Worker dies after partial collapse of medieval tower in Rome
Published: 11/4/2025

Romanian worker dies in Rome tower collapse near Roman Forum
A Romanian worker died after a medieval tower collapsed in Rome, with three others rescued. Octay Stroici, trapped for nearly 12 hours, couldn't be saved. Officials describe the rescue as complex, with efforts to save Stroici hindered by a second collapse. An investigation is ongoing into the incident, which occurred near the Colosseum in Rome.



