Worker dies after partial collapse of medieval tower in Rome

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