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Partial Collapse at Rome’s Torre dei Conti During Renovation; Rescues Underway

Rescue teams are operating in a restricted zone after sections of the 13th‑century tower gave way during restoration.

Overview

  • Fire department spokesman Luca Cari said crews are working to free a worker trapped under rubble as instability complicates access.
  • Regional president Francesco Rocca said one worker hospitalized with serious injuries is not in life-threatening condition, while two others suffered minor injuries and declined hospital treatment.
  • Witness video and agency footage show two collapses with heavy dust, and officials reported firefighters were unharmed as operations continued.
  • Firefighters used ladder trucks, a mobile ladder and a drone to reach upper levels and assess damage during ongoing rescue efforts.
  • The tower near the Colosseum was under a publicly funded restoration to address serious masonry decay, with work scheduled to finish next year and the surrounding area closed to pedestrians.