Worker dies in Italy after rescue from partially collapsed medieval tower
Summary
A Romanian worker named Octay Stroici died in a hospital after being rescued from a partially collapsed medieval tower in Rome. The rescue took a long time due to the challenges posed by additional collapses and rubble covering the worker. The Torre dei Conti, where the incident occurred, is undergoing restoration work.Key Facts
- Octay Stroici, a Romanian worker, died in the hospital after being rescued from a collapsed tower in Rome.
- The collapse occurred at the Torre dei Conti, a medieval tower undergoing restoration.
- The initial collapse happened shortly before midday, sending dust into the street.
- Rescuers faced challenges due to further collapses and had to use various methods, including drones, to reach Stroici.
- Three other workers were unharmed, while another worker was hospitalized in critical condition.
- The Torre dei Conti is located near the Colosseum in a busy part of Rome.
- The tower has a history of previous collapses and was damaged by an earthquake in 1349.
- Current restoration work on the tower includes structural, electrical, and museum installations.
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