Rome's Colosseum Closes for the Day After Worker Plunges to Death
Authorities said the 22-year-old technician died during a lighting installation, and police are investigating the circumstances.
- Rome's Colosseum closed to the public on Wednesday following the death of Andrea Moretti, a 22-year-old worker who fell to his death overnight while installing cabling for a new lighting project.
- The accident occurred overnight while Moretti was installing cabling for an illumination project expected to be completed next month, according to the archaeological parks press office.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated she was "deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic death of Andrea Moretti," calling deaths at age 22 in the workplace "unacceptable."
- Officials announced that "once the orderly exit of those currently inside is complete, the Colosseum will be closed to the public," after initially sealing the second-tier section where the accident occurred.
- Demonstrators gathered outside the Colosseum to honor Moretti's memory as authorities work to determine the circumstances of the overnight incident.
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Italy's Colosseum closes after worker dies in accident
ROME — Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli ordered the closure of the Colosseum to be extended until Thursday as a mark of respect after a worker was killed overnight in an accident. READ: Worker killed in accident at the Colosseum, Italian Culture Ministry says Andrea Moretti, a 22-year-old technician, died after falling several meters while installing a new lighting system […]
Colosseum Closes to Public After Fatal Fall
Visitors arriving at the Colosseum on Wednesday found its gates unexpectedly shut. Italy's Culture Ministry says the ancient Roman arena was closed for the day to move 22-year-old technician Andrea Moretti, who fell more than 30 feet to his death while working overnight, CNN reports. Moretti, who specialized in working...
The man died immediately from his injuries.
Sagomes, banners and a sign bearing the inscription "Justice for Andrea" . It is the garrison with torchlight promoted by Cgil, Cisl and Uil in front of the Colosseum, in Rome, where last night died the 22-year-old worker Andrea Moretti . Six silhouettes, depicting faceless workers, were placed on the ground, on the sidewalk on the side of the [...] The article Worker died at the Colosseum, the garrison of workers and unions: "Security is not a …
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