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Firefighters pull a construction worker from under the debris of a medieval tower, which was under renovation near the Roman Forum in Rome,

Video. Torre dei Conti: Rescued worker dies after Rome tower collapse

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A worker trapped under rubble after the partial collapse of Rome’s medieval Torre dei Conti tower during renovation was rescued late Monday but died soon after.

A worker has died following the partial collapse of the 13th-century Torre dei Conti tower in central Rome.

Firefighters rescued him late Monday after hours trapped beneath rubble, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly afterward.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed sorrow over the death of Octay Stroici.

Three workers escaped unharmed, while one remains hospitalized in critical condition. The tower, closed since 2007, was undergoing a €6.9 million restoration project.

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