A worker who was pulled from the rubble of a medieval tower that partly collapsed in Rome died on Tuesday, Italian media reported citing hospital sources.

The man, a Romanian national, had remained conscious during the long rescue operation before being hospitalised in critical condition, according to authorities.

"Resuscitation attempts were made for about an hour to save Octay Stroici," Italian news agency ANSA said, citing the Umberto I hospital.

"Despite this, spontaneous cardiac activity could not be restored" and his "death was pronounced at 12:20 am."

He had been helping to renovate the Torre dei Conti, which partially collapsed shortly before midday Monday, sending rubble into the street and a thick white cloud of dust into the air.

Three other workers were earlier evacuated f

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