Two Irish tourists, aged 59 and 60, are run over and killed on ‘one of the most dangerous

Two Irish tourists, aged 59 and 60, have been run over and killed in a horrific car crash on what has been described as one of the most dangerous roads in Rome. 

The two victims were walking across a pedestrian crossing in the southern outskirts of the Italian capital when they were hit by a car and reportedly thrown several yards by the impact this afternoon, reports Italian newspaper La Stampa. 

The horrified driver of the Ford Fiesta reportedly got out of the car and provided first aid to the Irish victims before medics arrived on the scene.

But medics were unable to save the two Irish tourists, who were pronounced dead following the accident on the road Via Cristoforo Colombo.

The 54-year-old driver, who has not been named, was also injured in the crash and was transported to the nearby Sant’Eugenio hospital. 

Two Irish tourists, aged 59 and 60, have been run over and killed in a horrific car crash in Rome. Pictured: Police officers at the scene today

The two victims were walking across a pedestrian crossing in the southern outskirts of the Italian capital when they were hit by a car and reportedly thrown several yards by the impact this afternoon, reports Italian newspaper La Stampa

The crash occurred near the presidential estate of Castel Porziano, near a campsite, at 12.50pm today on what has been described as one of the most dangerous roads in Rome. 

Police are now investigating the case and will ascertain whether the motorist ran a red light when he hit the two Irish tourists.

The driver will be subjected to alcohol and drugs tests.  

MailOnline has contacted the Irish embassy in Rome for comment. 

Today’s fatal accident involving two Irish tourists is just one of many such incidents that have occurred on Via Cristoforo Colombo in recent weeks. 

On August 24, a 19-year-old man was killed while riding his scooter on the road. And ten days earlier, Italian businessman Saverio Piccioni was also killed while after his scooter colliding with a truck. 

Francesco Valdiserri, 18, was also killed on Via Cristoforo Colombo in October 19 after he was hit by a car while he was walking along the pavement. 

The driver, Chiara Silvestri, 24, was found to be three times over the legal alcohol limit and was speeding at the time of the fatal collision. She was sentenced last July to five years in prison.