Partial Collapse of Rome's Historic Torre dei Conti During Construction Work

In Rome, a medieval tower located near the renowned Roman Forum suffered a partial collapse on Monday amidst renovation efforts, resulting in serious injury to at least one worker, as reported by Italian sources.

Crowds of tourists witnessed the dramatic scene as emergency responders utilized a mobile ladder to reach the upper floors of the Torre dei Conti. While three workers were successfully evacuated, one remained trapped within the historic structure according to reports from Corriere della Sera.

During the intense rescue mission, another section of the ancient tower gave way, creating a cloud of dust and debris. Firefighters, who were positioned on a mobile ladder, made a hasty retreat following this subsequent collapse.

Constructed in the 13th century by Pope Innocent III as a familial stronghold, the Torre dei Conti has a long history of damages, having been previously afflicted by earthquakes in 1349 and partial collapses in the 1600s.

Reports indicate that Rome's Mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, and the Italian Culture Minister, Alessandro Giuli, visited the site following the incident.