Building Collapse in Naples Kills Siblings, Buries Mother

Two young siblings are dead, and their mother missing, following the collapse of a two-story building in the Italian province of Naples. The incident in the town of Saviano, which firefighters suspect was caused by a gas explosion, buried multiple individuals under rubble. Rescuers found the bodies of a 6-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl; their 2-year-old brother survived.

Firefighters' spokesman Luca Cari emphasized the need for meticulous efforts in rescue operations to avoid further collapse. Their father, in critical condition, was transported to a hospital in Naples. The diligent search continued for the children's mother and another woman in the wreckage. Mayor Vincenzo Simonelli reported the building appeared "crumpled up on itself." Media sources suggest a gas leak may have precipitated the explosion that led to the building's collapse. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)