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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Truck Driver Lashes Migrants in Ventimiglia Border Incident

Published: 2024-07-15

A disturbing video has surfaced from Ventimiglia, Italy, showing a truck driver forcibly removing migrants from his vehicle.

The incident occurred at the local truck stop, where young Eritrean migrants had hidden in hopes of crossing into France.

The driver was seen using a cargo strap as an improvised whip, striking the migrants as they descended from the trailer.

These individuals, mostly young women, had been sheltered by Caritas Intemelia the previous night at a local reception center.

The video has gone viral, prompting an investigation by law enforcement.

This event highlights the ongoing challenges of migration at the Italian-French border, where Ventimiglia's limited resources struggle to cope with increasing migrant arrivals.