Monday, September 7, 2026 — Here are the main developments across Pistoia and the province this morning.
1. Three injured in car–motorcycle collision on the Marliana road
A 60-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted with multiple injuries to the Careggi trauma centre after a collision with a car on Provincial Road 17 near the junction for Pistoia Zoo. His 59-year-old passenger was taken to San Jacopo Hospital under the highest emergency code, while a 61-year-old woman travelling in the car sustained less serious injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances of Sunday morning’s crash. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
2. Helicopter rescue for 74-year-old taken ill in mountain woodland
A 74-year-old man was rescued from steep woodland near Casamarconi after becoming unwell while searching with his son for a mobile phone lost earlier in the day. Medical staff were lowered by winch because the area was inaccessible on foot. After receiving initial treatment at the scene, the man was flown to Careggi Hospital under a medium-priority code. Source: Report Pistoia.
3. City explains delays in cutting grass across public spaces
Pistoia’s administration has acknowledged delays in maintaining parks, verges and flower beds. It says teams were diverted after the severe August 20 storm to remove dangerous trees and branches and secure damaged areas. Routine mowing has now resumed, with the municipality promising to restore the normal schedule and provide further updates. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
4. Mountain communities develop door-to-door support for older residents
Social services in the Pistoia mountains are reshaping their response to isolation among older residents, particularly people over 75. An educator will move from a call-based model to proactive outreach, identifying marginal situations and connecting people with local support networks. A University of Florence study into health, transport and loneliness needs is also due to report by the end of 2026. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
5. City council resumes with cemetery services among the questions
Pistoia’s municipal council returns after the summer break today at 3 p.m. in Palazzo Comunale’s Sala Grandonio. The six-item agenda begins with communications and includes five formal questions, the first concerning management of cemetery services ahead of a new public tender. The sitting is part of the council’s return to its regular institutional programme. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
6. Liberation anniversary programme begins with a free concert
Pistoia opens a week of events marking the 82nd anniversary of the city’s liberation from Nazi-Fascism. Tonight’s programme starts at 9 p.m. in Piazza del Duomo with the free Liberation Concert organised by Cudir and ANPI. Tuesday’s commemorations include a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument in Piazza della Resistenza and a presentation on armed resistance in central Italy. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
7. Pistoiese starts the league season with a 2–0 victory
FC Pistoiese opened its Serie D campaign by beating Solbiatese 2–0 at the Marcello Melani stadium. After a goalless first half, Simone Biagi scored immediately after the restart and Matteo Motti doubled the lead in the 51st minute. The result gives Pierpaolo Bisoli’s side its first three points of the season. Source: Report Pistoia.
8. Lumos Pistoia finishes second at the Trofeo Lovari
Lumos Pistoia lost the Trofeo Lovari final 72–67 to Libertas Livorno after briefly completing a fourth-quarter comeback. Caleb Walker led Pistoia with 18 points, while Matteo Schina added 11 and both Federico Bettiol and Gianmarco Pollone scored 10 each. The team’s next preseason test is scheduled in Massa against Basketball Club Lucca. Source: Report Pistoia.
This briefing is an original English-language summary of reporting and official updates available on September 7, 2026.