Fight breaks out in Italy's Chamber of Deputies during controversial vote

Members from multiple parties joined in the brawl, which was sparked by a gesture involving a flag.

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00:00 A fight broke out in Italy's parliament during a vote on the government's controversial bill

00:05 which would give Italy's regions greater autonomy.

00:09 It happened after Leonardo Dono, a member of the opposing Five Star Movement, handed

00:14 an Italian flag to the Minister of Regional Affairs during the debate.

00:19 As two clerks attempted to grab Dono, lawmakers from the League and Brothers of Italy parties

00:24 joined the scuffle.

00:26 Leonardo Dono was subsequently transported out of the chamber in a wheelchair by parliamentary

00:31 medical staff.

00:32 [WHOOSH]