ROME — A medieval tower in the center of Rome undergoing EU-funded restoration work partially collapsed on Monday, injuring a worker and leaving another trapped inside. The Torre dei Conti, close to the Roman Forum, collapsed for the first time late Monday morning. As emergency services worked to secure the site, there was a second collapse. The imposing fortress was built in the 13th century as the residence of the family of then-Pope Innocent III. It was undergoing restoration as part of the Caput Mundi–Next Generation EU project, funded by the EU’s post-Covid economic reconstruction program. The prefect of Rome, Lamberto Giannini, said one person remained trapped inside. The second collapse “had rendered the operation very long and complex,” he said. “We hope for a good result but it’s not simple.” The accident came days after the government approved legislation to improve safety in the workplace, after a series of fatal accidents. The mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, and Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli rushed to the scene Monday.
Published: November 3, 2025 4:24 pm
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