Rescue Operation Saves Worker After Partial Collapse of Rome's Historic Torre dei Conti

A medieval tower in central Rome, the Torre dei Conti, partially collapsed during renovation efforts, trapping a worker under rubble and causing injuries to several others. The tower, built in the early 13th century by Pope Innocent III, has suffered previous damage from earthquakes and was undergoing restoration to convert it into a museum. Firefighters conducted a delicate rescue operation, using aerial ladders to safely extract the trapped worker amid concerns about further collapses. The injured worker hospitalized had non-life-threatening injuries, while others treated at the scene declined hospital care. The incident was widely broadcast on local television and captured in videos showing dust and debris clouds from the collapses. Authorities expressed sympathy for the workers and praised the rescue teams for their efforts in managing the complex situation.