URGENT: Worker Killed in Rome as Medieval Tower Partially Collapses

Worker Killed in Rome as Medieval Tower Partially Collapses A worker, identified as Octay Stroici, a 35-year-old Romanian national, has died after a section of the medieval Torre dei Conti in Rome collapsed, trapping him beneath the rubble. The incident occurred at 22:00 GMT last night, near the famous Roman Forum and Colosseum. Stroici was pulled free at 23:00 local time, nearly 12 hours after the collapse, but his heart stopped in the ambulance. Doctors at the hospital were unable to save him. Two other workers, also Romanian nationals, were rescued, with one in a critical condition. The Torre dei Conti, a 12th-century tower, has been undergoing restoration work. The collapse has raised concerns about the safety of the site and the ongoing construction. Rescue teams, including firefighters and emergency workers, used drones and rubble clearers to reach Stroici, despite the risk of further collapse. The operation was described as an exceptional feat by firefighters. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.