Partial collapse of a historic tower in Rome… trapping a worker under the rubble

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Partial collapse of a historic tower in Rome… trapping a worker under the rubble

Shahd medium RomeOn Monday, a medieval tower that was under restoration partially collapsed, trapping one of the workers Under the rubble, according to what the authorities announced.

Part of a tower collapsed "Toure de Conte" Shortly after 11:30 am (09:30 GMT), the rubble of part of the facade was scattered on the street, while a thick white cloud of dust rose in the air.

The tower is located in a crowded area, opposite the Imperial Forum. "Immediate imperialism" And close to The Colosseumwhich is considered the most important tourist site in Italy.

Restoration of the Torre dei Conti Tower

A spokesman for the fire service said in a statement to Agence France-Presse that three workers who were inside the tower were evacuated, one of whom was taken to the hospital in critical condition. But an official from the mayor’s office said that one of the workers was still among the rubble.

Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri and Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giulli were present as firefighters cordoned off the accident site and kept the crowds away.

Firefighters used cranes to reach the tower’s windows, while a drone entered from another window to explore the place, and one of the workers who was inside at the time of the first collapse said he was able to get out via a balcony.
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Renovation is underway "Toure de Conte" Which was built at the beginning of the thirteenth century, with funding from the European Union.