British girl dies in Rome after 'allergic reaction to peanuts'

According to reports in the Italian media, a 14-year-old British girl died in Rome due to her allergy to peanuts.

According to the newspapers La Stampa and Corriere Della Sera, the girl and her family arrived in the Italian capital last Thursday.

On the first day of their holiday in the city, they were said to have gone for dinner near their accommodation, but during the meal the girl reportedly suffered an allergic reaction, which caused her to go into anaphylactic shock.

It was reported that he was taken to hospital but could not be saved.

Media said an involuntary manslaughter investigation had been opened by local prosecutors.

Such an investigation would depend on whether their allergy was communicated to the restaurant where they dined, or whether there was difficulty in communicating this.

La Stampa also said that the girl’s father suffered heart problems due to the shock of the incident and was hospitalized with angina.

A Foreign Office spokesman said: “We are supporting the family of a British child who died in Italy and are in contact with local authorities.”

While it was reported that an autopsy was carried out before his body was sent to England, it is said that both the police and judicial authorities are investigating the incident.

Sky News has approached local police and prosecutors for comment.