Worker killed in accident at the Colosseum, Italian Culture Ministry says
A 22-year-old technician died while installing a new lighting system, and prosecutors opened a manslaughter investigation as authorities suspended maintenance work.
- 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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Rome's Colosseum has been closed to the public since Wednesday after a 22-year-old technician died while working on installing new lighting. The tragedy occurred during the night shift from Tuesday to Wednesday. The technician fell approximately ten meters for reasons that are still unknown.
A worker crashed ten meters into the depth when working on a new lighting system. The prosecutor's office is investigating.
The Colosseum of Rome suspended visits and announced the reimbursement of tickets already purchased.
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.
The accident forced the monument to close due to the mourning for two days, suspended the works and put the conditions of labor safety in the country back under the magnifying glass.
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