Medieval Tower Collapse
A medieval tower near the Roman Forum has partially collapsed during renovation work, severely injuring one worker and trapping another.
In Rome, Italy, the incident occurred on Monday, with hundreds of tourists witnessing the rescue efforts. Firefighters used a mobile ladder to reach the upper level of the Torre dei Conti to rescue the trapped worker.
- One worker critically injured and being treated
- Another worker trapped, with rescue efforts ongoing
- Three workers rescued unharmed
Firefighter spokesman Luca Cari confirmed that one worker remained trapped hours after the initial collapse.
Author's summary: Medieval tower collapses in Rome.