Historic Tower From The 13th Century Tore Dei Conti Collapses

JAKARTA - A Romanian worker, October Stroici, died after being evacuated from the ruins of the Torre dei Conti in Rome. The 13th-century tower near the Colosseum collapsed. It even happened twice. First at around 10.30 British time, the second about 90 minutes later. I express my deep condolences for this tragedy," said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as reported by The Guardian, Tuesday, November 4.

Stroici was trapped for hours before being rushed to the hospital in critical condition and died shortly later. The fire department said the operation was very difficult. "Every time a body part is released, there is another collapse that affects it," said the Giannini firefighter. Another Romanian worker suffered a serious but stable head injury, while two other workers suffered minor injuries and refused treatment. No firefighters were injured.

The Guardian wrote, witnesses called the situation "like an earthquake". Elena, a pub worker in front of the location, saw thick dust at the first collapse. The pair of tourists Sue and Don said previously there was a loud sound of drilling. The fire department also flew drones through windows to check vulnerable spots.

The Forum and Piazza Venezia areas are closed. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri and Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli inspected the location.

The Tore dei Conti was built in the 13th century by Richard Conti, Pope Innosensius III. The tower was damaged by the 1349th earthquake and collapsed in the 17th century. Restoration is ongoing using the European Union's post-pandemic recovery fund to improve structure security.