A 14-year-old British woman has died in Rome after struggling an allergic response to peanuts, in response to stories in Italian media.
On the primary day of their vacation within the metropolis, they have been mentioned to have gone to dinner close to their lodging, however throughout the meal, the woman reportedly suffered an allergic response, which led to her going into anaphylactic shock.
She was reportedly rushed to hospital however couldn’t be saved.
A manslaughter investigation has now been launched by native prosecutors, the retailers mentioned.
Any such probe will hinge round whether or not her allergy was communicated to the restaurant the place they ate or not – or if there have been difficulties speaking it, it was added.
La Stampa additionally mentioned the woman’s father suffered coronary heart points as a consequence of shock of the incident and was hospitalised for angina.
A International Workplace spokesperson mentioned: “We are supporting the family of a British child who has died in Italy and are in contact with local authorities.”
Each police and judicial authorities are mentioned to be wanting into the incident as a autopsy examination is reportedly being carried out earlier than her physique is returned to the UK.
