Good morning from Pistoia. Here are six local developments to start Wednesday, August 26, covering road safety, tourism, mountain planning, sport, community solidarity and public services.
Three young people injured in serious Casabianca crash
Two cars collided on Via Buggianese in Casabianca, Ponte Buggianese, late Tuesday afternoon. A 19-year-old who suffered serious facial and chest injuries was airlifted conscious to Careggi Hospital; two others, aged 21 and 26, were taken to Pescia hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause. Sources: Report Pistoia; La Nazione – Montecatini.
Eurogym lifts July tourism, but the quarter remains broadly flat
Pistoia recorded 7.13% more overnight stays in July than a year earlier—over 2,100 additional nights—even as arrivals fell 5.03% and average stays lengthened from 2.87 to 3.24 nights. Officials link much of the rise in foreign visitors to Eurogym. Across May–July, arrivals were down 2.11% and overnight stays 0.46%, indicating stability rather than structural growth. Sources: Comune di Pistoia; Report Pistoia.
Abetone–Doganaccia common ski-pass talks hit a setback
Plans for coordinated ticketing across Abetone and Doganaccia have stalled after an initially positive municipal meeting. Mayor Gabriele Bacci says the current option does not bring Doganaccia into the multi-day system or add value for visitors and businesses, and he has invited operators back to the table before winter-season plans are finalised. Source: Report Pistoia.
Women’s Giro della Toscana opens tomorrow
The 30th edition runs from August 27 to 30 with more than 160 riders from 27 teams. It begins with a two-kilometre time trial in Chiesina Uzzanese at 4 p.m., followed by stages involving Serravalle Pistoiese, Quarrata and a Lucca–Montecatini finale. The event is dedicated to Michela Fanini and Giulietta. Source: Report Pistoia.
Anonymous reader replaces worker’s lost €1,300 salary
An anonymous woman from Prato has offered €1,300 to a 40-year-old Agliana resident who recovered his lost wallet without the salary it had contained. She contacted La Nazione after reading his appeal and asked not to be identified, turning a distressing loss into a notable act of solidarity. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
Alia acknowledges Ferragosto waste-collection failure in San Marcello
Waste manager Plures Alia has acknowledged service difficulties after bins overflowed during a roughly four-day collection interruption around Ferragosto in San Marcello Piteglio. Mayor Luca Marmo called the disruption unacceptable and said the municipality would review how the service is organised, especially during peak holiday periods. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
This briefing was prepared from local reporting and official notices available on the morning of August 26, 2026. Details may change during the day.