A protestor was run over on Monday
while taking part in demonstration against the government's
COVID-19 restrictions that involved blocking traffic on the A1
motorway near Florence.
The protest, organized by the Tni Italia network representing
the hospitality industry, is the latest in a series staged by
restaurateurs, bar and gym owners and shopkeepers against the
restrictions.
The protestor, a restaurateur from Emilia Romagna, was hit by
car that refused to stop during the demo, which was being
broadcast live via Facebook.
The man was not badly injured, sources said.
The motorist who hit him was identified and detained by the
police further down the highway, according to the sources.
"Here we have entrepreneurs, people who are tired of being on
the receiving end and want to reopen and get back to work," said
Tni Italia President Pasquale Naccari.
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