Rescued worker dies after 11 hours trapped within partially collapsed medieval tower in Rome World Nov 4, 2025 11:13 AM EST

ROME (AP) — Firefighters late Monday finally managed to extract a worker from beneath rubble inside a medieval tower that partially collapsed during renovation work in the heart of Italy’s capital, but the joy of that rescue proved short-lived.

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The man didn’t withstand the trauma he suffered and died soon after.

“I express deep sorrow and condolences, on behalf of myself and the government,” Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said in a statement after midnight, confirming his death. “We are close to his family and colleagues at this time of unspeakable suffering.”

The Romanian foreign aff

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