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Italy's armed forces
Coverage of Italy's armed forces in the Nexus archive.
- Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers
Unauthorized fireworks in Rome triggered a horse stampede during a military rehearsal, injuring several soldiers and horses. The incident occurred near the Baths of Caracalla, with 35 horses bolting through streets. A police officer is accused of igniting the fireworks near the rehearsal site.