ROME, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Three Chinese tourists traveling by car were involved in a fatal accident on the southern Italian island of Sicily on Monday evening, resulting in one death, according to the Chinese Embassy in Italy.
The accident occurred in the coastal city of Cefalu. Two passengers seated in the front of the vehicle sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment. One of them later died from the injuries that night. The third passenger, seated in the rear, suffered minor injuries.
As of Tuesday morning, the other severely injured individual had been transferred out of the intensive care unit. However, the hospital confirmed that the patient remains in critical condition.
Upon receiving the accident report on Monday evening, the Chinese Embassy in Italy immediately contacted local police, reached out to the victims' families, and dispatched staff to the scene of the accident and the hospital to offer necessary support.
The embassy continues to closely follow the situation and remains in contact with relevant parties to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of those affected. ■
