On the night of August 1 to 2, a fatal accident occurred in Bagheria, a town near Palermo. 20-year-old Simona Cinà, a student from Capaci, drowned in a swimming pool at around 4 a.m. during a private party. The exact circumstances of how the young woman fell into the pool are still unclear.
Other guests immediately alerted the emergency services. However, when they arrived, the young woman was found to be dead. The carabinieri of Bagheria have started an investigation, are currently questioning several witnesses and have not ruled out any causes at the moment. The public prosecutor's office ordered the body to be confiscated and an autopsy will provide further information.
Cinà was known as an enthusiastic sportswoman. She studied sports science and sports technology in Palermo and was active in volleyball, beach volleyball, skateboarding and surfing.
