Worker dies after falling while installing lights at Colosseum in Rome, Italy
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Local media reported on the 23rd that a worker in his 20s fell about 10 meters to his death while installing a new lighting system at the Colosseum, a representative tourist attraction in Rome, Italy.
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Why It Matters
The Colosseum is an ancient Roman amphitheater visited by more than 12 million tourists annually.
(Rome = Yonhap News) Correspondent Min Gyeong-rak = A worker installing lights at the Colosseum, a representative tourist attraction in Rome, Italy, died, local Ansa News Agency reported on the 23rd (local time).
According to reports, a worker in his 20s who was installing a new lighting system at the Colosseum fell about 10 meters around midnight that day.
Emergency medical staff were dispatched and performed CPR, but the worker died, authorities said.
As an expression of condolence, the Colosseum decided to close the second floor area where the accident occurred to general tourists for the day.
The Colosseum, which symbolizes the power and culture of ancient Rome, is an amphitheater built on the site of Emperor Nero's huge golden palace about 2,000 years ago, and is a famous attraction visited by more than 12 million tourists a year.
Open Questions
- The exact identity and age of the deceased worker.
- Compliance with safety rules
