The maintenance works shook the structure of the tower and caused a partial collapse of the monument, which left several workers injured.
MADRID Nov. 3 (EUROPA PRESS).- The Tower of the Counts of Romeraised in the 13th century by order of Paparecord this Monday up to two landslides partial for a few remodeling workswhich caused wounds to several workersone of which was buried under the rubble.
The tower, close up 30 meters high -despite the fact that it originally numbered fifty-, is located near the Coliseum and of Roman Forum and the authorities began a reform process to enhance its tourist use.
Several workers were on a scaffolding when the first of the collapses occurred, while the second took place in full rescue operations, with Firefighters already deployed to attend to the first victims, according to the network. RAI.
❗ A medieval tower in Rome built in the 13th century near the Colosseum suffers a partial collapse during construction. There are several workers injured and one of them has been buried under the rubble pic.twitter.com/zExNoFt5qv
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The Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, and the Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli, traveled to the area to follow these works in person.
At the moment of the collapse, a dense cloud of white smoke emerged from the site and covered several meters around. As the cloud dissipated, it exposed debris on the street. According to official reports, the second collapse occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The tower is located in one of the busiest points of the city due to its architectural beauty that matches the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, sites widely visited by international tourism.