Overview
- Firefighters extracted the trapped worker alive after a prolonged, high‑risk operation using ladders, cranes and drones, and he was taken to hospital.
- A second partial collapse occurred during the initial rescue attempt, forcing crews to retreat before resuming work with specialized units.
- At least one other worker, aged 64, was hospitalized with serious injuries while several others were treated for minor injuries, and no bystanders were reported hurt.
- Authorities cordoned off the area near the Roman Forum and Colosseum as officials reported major internal damage to the tower and paused restoration work.
- Investigators are examining possible negligent disaster and injury charges after officials said the project, financed through EU recovery funds, had undergone structural surveys before this phase.