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81-Year-Old Driver Denounced After Climbing Rome’s Trinità dei Monti Staircase

The case renews concerns over the security of the century-old staircase after a string of recent vehicle incursions.

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Overview

  • The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on June 17 when the man drove a dark grey Mercedes up from Via Sistina to Piazza di Spagna.
  • Local police intercepted the driver at the top of the staircase after confirming he tested negative for alcohol and formally denounced him.
  • Fire Department crews and a specialized tow unit from Rustica used wooden boards to protect the marble steps during vehicle removal.
  • No injuries were reported and the driver did not require hospitalization.
  • Authorities have opened an investigation into his motives following similar staircase incursions in 2022 involving a Saudi engineer and an American tourist.