A 29-year-old man has died after fleeing police in the woods near Bognanco and falling into a ravine, while another man was injured, police said. The incident happened this morning at around 10:00 in the Bei hamlet, in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. During the chase through rocky, steep, wooded terrain, both men fell. The 24-year-old was found on the ground and taken to hospital in Domodossola with a suspected broken leg. The 29-year-old fell about 200 metres into the ravine. After an extended search and location operation, rescuers found him dead. Investigators said the two men, both of North African origin, attempted to escape on foot after they failed to stop a vehicle when police and the finance police issued a stop order during a control. From early information, the control was sparked by suspicion that they were involved in drug dealing. The search and investigation were carried out with support including an 118 helicopter and mountain rescue crews. Police in Italy also said the men were on foot when they tried to flee and fell while escaping through the rocky terrain. Local reporting said the 24-year-old had a suspected broken leg and that the 29-year-old was found about 200 metres lower after a long search in the wooded area near Bei. Updated 15 November 2026: Added ANSA details on the on-foot escape, the suspected drug-dealing context and the rescue operation.