Worker killed in accident at the Colosseum, Italian Culture Ministry says
Officials said the 22-year-old rope-access technician fell about 10 meters while installing a new lighting system, prompting a one-day closure.
- On Wednesday, the second level of Rome's Colosseum closed to the public following a fatal workplace accident overnight, the Italian Culture Ministry reported.
- Andrea Moretti, a specialist high-altitude rope access worker, died inside the Flavian Amphitheatre during the overnight incident that prompted the partial closure.
- The Colosseum Archaeological Park closed the second-tier section, stating: 'As a mark of mourning, the Park has decided to close to the public for the day the second-tier section where the accident occurred.'
- Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli expressed 'our deepest, heartfelt condolences to all for the senseless death of a young man while at work' in response.
- Police are working to determine the circumstances of the incident at the amphitheatre, which holds around 50,000 spectators and welcomes up to 20,000 visitors daily.
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A 22-year-old fell ten metres deep while working at the Colosseum and died. The Rome Procuratorate investigates for negligent killing, the monument remains closed to visitors.
The Colosseum is currently closed to visitors.
Rome’s Colosseum closes for the day after a worker plunges to his death - Regional Media News
ROME (AP) - Rome's Colosseum was closed to the public on Wednesday to mourn a worker who fell to his death late Tuesday, according to a statement from the archaeological park's press office. The 22-year-old man, Andrea Moretti, specialized in working at altitude on ropes. [...]
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Rome’s Colosseum closes for the day after a worker plunges to his death
Rome's Colosseum has been closed to mourn a worker who fell to his death at Italy's most-visited monument. The 22-year-old worker Andrea Moretti specialized in working at altitude on ropes. He died on Tuesday while installing cabling for an illumination project. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed shock and sadness. She called his death unacceptable especially in the workplace. Authorities were investigating to determine the circumstances o…
The Colosseum of Rome was closed to the public on Wednesday after the death of a 22-year-old worker at night inside the monument.
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