In Rome, a medieval tower collapsed: rescuers found a worker under the rubble.

Collapse of the medieval tower in Rome

According to inkorr.com: In the very center of Rome, near the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, a tragedy occurred: part of the 29-meter tower Torre dei Conti collapsed. Local media report that one of the workers who was trapped under the rubble was rescued after a long search, as reported by the BBC and 'Glavcom'.

Rescue teams found the man at 11:00 PM local time, almost 12 hours after the incident. The victim, a citizen of Romania, was taken to the hospital, while another injured person is in critical condition.

Torre dei Conti had not been open to visitors for many years and was undergoing restoration at the time of the collapse. Firefighters were able to establish protective structures around the affected person, which helped him survive the subsequent collapse. This incident occurred on November 3 in the morning at the Imperial Forums in the center of Rome.

The collapse of the Torre dei Conti highlights the importance of adhering to safety measures during construction and restoration works, especially at sites of historical value.

This event serves as a reminder of the risks associated with the restoration of historic monuments. It is necessary to ensure proper working and safety conditions for all participants in construction processes to prevent such tragedies in the future. It is important that the relevant authorities thoroughly investigate the incident and take measures to improve safety at such sites.