Actors killed in freak accident at live show
Police are investigating a freak accident at a live show in Italy that left two actors dead.
Agostino Carullo, 55, and Donato Gianfredi, 56, were performing at a festival in the southern city of Potenza on the weekend when an ancient rifle exploded on stage.
Carullo suffered a shrapnel wound to his head and was killed instantly, while Gianfredi died later in hospital.
Five other people were injured, including a five-year-old boy and another victim who had to have his arm amputated.
The accident happened about an hour into the performance, just moments before a death sentence was about to be read out as part of the play.
Several audience members sustained minor injuries from flying shrapnel.
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