Overview
- A section of the facade fell late in the morning, sending debris into the street and a plume of dust near the Forum and Colosseum.
- Three workers were evacuated, including one in critical condition, while another remains trapped under rubble, officials said.
- Firefighters reached upper windows by ladder and used a drone to inspect the interior during the search.
- A second partial collapse was observed about two hours after the first, underscoring ongoing instability.
- The tower is under EU-funded restoration, and prosecutors in Rome have opened an inquiry as the site is secured.