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80-Year-Old’s Mercedes A-Class Becomes Stuck on Rome’s Spanish Steps

Municipal police cited the sober driver after firefighters used a crane to extract the compact sedan from the 18th-century monument.

The car's driver told police he was on the way to work when he took a wrong turn.
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This image shared by Vigili del Fuoco, Italy’s fire and rescue service, shows a vehicle being removed after it drove down and got stuck on Rome’s Spanish Steps, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Overview

  • The incident unfolded on June 17 when the man drove his Mercedes-Benz A-Class down the 135 travertine steps and became lodged partway down.
  • Municipal police issued an on-the-spot citation for unauthorized vehicle access and confirmed the driver tested negative for alcohol.
  • Firefighters deployed a crane to remove the compact sedan without reported injuries or damage to the landmark.
  • Authorities did not disclose the driver’s identity or whether he relied on a navigation system during the unauthorized descent.
  • The event echoes a 2022 case in which a rented Maserati was driven down the steps, highlighting persistent threats to Rome’s cultural heritage.