Overview
- The first collapse occurred around 11:20 a.m. local time at the 13th‑century tower near the Roman Forum and Colosseum during restoration work.
- A second partial collapse about 90 minutes later complicated operations as firefighters used ladders, cranes, and drones in an hours‑long rescue.
- The last trapped worker was extracted late in the day and taken to hospital in serious condition, while several others sustained varying injuries.
- Early reports differed on the number of affected workers, and officials reported no tourist injuries though access was restricted and some bystanders panicked.
- The project is funded by EU recovery (PNRR) and municipal programs after years of closure, and prosecutors have opened an investigation as engineers assess the undetermined cause.