A medieval tower near the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, has partially collapsed during renovation work, resulting in severe injuries and trapping one worker.
According to authorities, hundreds of tourists witnessed the incident as firefighters attempted to rescue the trapped worker using a mobile ladder to reach the upper level of the Torre dei Conti.
Firefighter spokesman Luca Cari confirmed that one worker remained trapped hours after the initial collapse.
Rescue efforts were temporarily halted when another part of the structure partially collapsed, sending debris into the air and forcing firefighters to retreat.
Author's summary: A medieval tower in Rome collapses during renovations.