Rescued worker dies after 11 hours trapped within partially collapsed medieval tower in Rome
Summary
A worker was rescued from a collapsed medieval tower in Rome but died from his injuries soon after. The tower partially collapsed during renovation, and firefighters worked for hours to try to reach and rescue trapped workers. The man who died was identified as Octav Stroici from Romania, and another worker was rescued safely.Key Facts
- A medieval tower in Rome partially collapsed during renovation work.
- Firefighters rescued a worker named Octav Stroici after 11 hours trapped under rubble, but he died from his injuries.
- The Romanian foreign affairs ministry identified Stroici and thanked rescuers for their effort.
- Another Romanian worker was successfully rescued and is not in danger.
- The rescue operation faced challenges due to ongoing structural collapses.
- The tower is undergoing a significant restoration that began in June.
- The tower, called the Torre dei Conti, was originally built in the 13th century and has experienced previous collapses.
- No rescuers were injured during the operation, but one other worker remained in critical condition.
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