Rome's Torre dei Conti Partially Collapses During Renovation Injuring Worker

The Torre dei Conti, a medieval tower near Rome's Colosseum, partially collapsed during ongoing restoration work funded by Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The 29-meter tower, built in the early 13th century, was undergoing renovation after being closed since 2006, aiming to address structural disintegration and damage. The collapse seriously injured one worker, who was trapped under rubble and rushed to the hospital, while two others sustained minor injuries, and another person was trapped but later rescued by firefighters. Emergency services responded promptly with multiple teams and equipment, closing off the surrounding area for safety and conducting delicate rescue operations. Rome's mayor and the culture minister visited the site to oversee rescue and damage assessment efforts. The incident has raised safety concerns about the preservation and restoration of historic structures in Rome.