Armoured-Van Heist Shuts A14 Motorway Near Ortona, Creating 15 km Tailbacks
A violent cash-in-transit robbery on the A14 near Ortona shut the motorway on 5 January, causing tailbacks, freight delays and widespread rerouting. Companies moving goods or personnel along Italy’s Adriatic corridor should expect residual congestion and review security protocols for high-risk stretches.
Jan 6, 2026