Leone Nardon owned an industrial automation and robotics company, while Francesco was a university engineering student and a dedicated trumpet player in Band Cornedo Vicentino.

The flooding has caused major disruptions to traffic and rail services, particularly in the Piedmont region, which was placed under a red alert due to intense rainfall.

At least 23 landslides have been reported in the region, leading to debris flows and rockfalls that forced evacuations and complicated rescue efforts.

Reports indicate that the Nardons were attempting to assist with rescue efforts during a red alert weather warning when the ground gave way beneath their vehicle.

Dramatic social media footage has shown streets inundated with fast-flowing water, creating hazardous conditions across the affected regions.

Italy's current weather crisis follows similar severe weather events in other European tourist destinations, highlighting a broader pattern of extreme weather impacting the region.

A tragic incident occurred on the night of April 17, 2025, in Valdagno, Italy, where a father and son, Leone Nardon, 64, and Francesco Nardon, 21, were killed when their car fell into a sinkhole caused by severe flooding.

Tourists in ski resorts such as Val Thorens were advised to remain indoors as snowfall reached record levels, further complicating the situation.

The sinkhole led to their car being washed into the Agno River, with Leone's body found first by emergency services on the riverbed, while Francesco was discovered later, having apparently tried to escape the vehicle.

This incident occurred amid severe storms and flooding that have ravaged northern Italy, prompting a 'red alert' for torrential rain and storms.

Approximately 26,000 residents in the Aosta Valley lost power due to the heavy rainfall, exacerbating the challenges faced by emergency services.

Luca Zaia, the President of Veneto, expressed condolences for the Nardons, calling the incident a 'tragedy' and urging citizens to avoid dangerous areas during such extreme weather.