Radiotherapy Halted at Turin Hospital After Cables Cut

Turin: Radiotherapy activities at Turin’s Molinette hospital, Piedmont’s biggest hospital, had to be suspended on Thursday after the cables connected to three linear accelerator machines were cut in a suspected act of sabotage. The incident has led to significant disruption in patient care, as these machines are critical for the delivery of radiation therapy to cancer patients.

According to Ansa News Agency, the hospital has filed a complaint to criminal prosecutors, seeking an investigation into the suspected sabotage. The cutting of the cables has raised serious concerns about security and safety within the hospital premises. Authorities are now working to restore the functionality of the machines and ensure that patient treatments can resume as soon as possible.

The motive behind this act remains unclear, and investigators are looking into potential leads. Meanwhile, the hospital administration is considering additional security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The temporary halt in radiotherapy services is expected to impact many patients, who are now awaiting rescheduling of their treatment sessions.