A woman was hit and killed in Milan, involving four children: a political clash between Salvini and Sala

In Milan , a woman was hit and killed by a group of minors, identified by authorities. The accident shocked the city and sparked a political debate about the responsibility of minors, the measures needed to ensure road safety, and the management of Roma camps. Amid outraged citizens and debates among political figures, the incident raises many questions.

Milan: Woman hit and killed, four children involved

On Monday, August 11, in Milan, a 71-year-old woman, Cecilia De Astis, was hit and killed by a stolen car driven by a thirteen-year-old . Shortly before the accident, the four children involved—three of whom were between 11 and 12 years old —had purchased yellow Pokémon T-shirts from a store, making them easily identifiable.

After losing control of the vehicle on Via Saponaro, the car struck the woman, throwing her several meters, and only then stopped against a street sign. The perpetrators then fled on foot , but were tracked down by local police in an area occupied by nomads on Via Selvanesco.

Given their age , which is not criminally binding by law , the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office took over the case, evaluating measures ranging from placement in a community to possible removal from their parents, especially for the thirteen-year-old who was driving.

Milan: A woman hit and killed sparks political debate.

The incident immediately sparked strong political reactions. Deputy Prime Minister and League leader Matteo Salvini called on social media for drastic measures to address Roma camps and parental responsibility, prompting a response from Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala , who condemned speculation surrounding the woman's death and recalled the city's policies regarding Roma camps.

" The Roma camp must be cleared immediately and then razed to the ground , after years of theft and violence, pseudo-parents must be arrested, and parental rights must be revoked. Mayor Sala and the left, are you there? A prayer for poor Cecilia."

Sala's reply was not long in coming:

“ I find it shameful to speculate on the death of a person in such terrible circumstances , especially by high-ranking government officials.”

Representatives of other parties also weighed in on the matter: Silvia Sardone of the League criticized the Democratic Party's handling of security, Davide Faraone of Italia Viva urged the party to avoid political manipulation, and Carlo Calenda of Azione denounced the political propaganda behind Salvini's statements, emphasizing that intervention is the responsibility of the competent authorities.

"I'm in favor of clearing out all the Roma camps. But I don't understand why you're asking the Mayor and not the Minister of the Interior. It seems like a political propaganda prank. Which is basically all you do in life," commented the Azione leader.

Lombardy Governor Attilio Fontana called Cecilia De Astis's death a tragedy that cannot go unpunished, describing the incident as the result of a long-condoned cycle of illegality and arrogance. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara emphasized how the incident highlights the risks of degradation and lack of education for minors, emphasizing the effectiveness of the Caivano decree, which imposes sanctions on parents who do not send their children to school, and promising to monitor its implementation.

Lega deputy secretary Roberto Vannacci also commented that the incident cannot be considered a simple tragedy, but rather the result of failed policies and tolerance of illegal situations in Roma camps, emphasizing the moral responsibility of local authorities and the need for concrete action. Angelo Bonelli of Europa Verde was harsh in his criticism of Deputy Prime Minister Salvini's political exploitation, noting that security is an institutional responsibility that requires serious and concrete policies, not mere proclamations on social media.