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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 4, 2025
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Worker dies after medieval tower partly collapses in Rome
The man, a Romanian national, had remained conscious during the long rescue operation before being hospitalised in critical condition, according to authorities...
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A worker trapped after a partial collapse of the medieval Torre dei Conti in Rome on Monday died on Tuesday despite extensive resuscitation efforts. The tower, undergoing renovation with EU funds, experienced two partial collapses, sparking an international incident after Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman made controversial remarks.
- Octay Stroici, a Romanian national, succumbed to his injuries after being hospitalized in critical condition.
- The Torre dei Conti, dating from the early 13th century, was undergoing renovation supported by European Union funds.
- Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, condemned remarks made by Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova linking the accident to Italy's support for Ukraine as "shameful, unacceptable."
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