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Italy's Colosseum closes after worker dies in accident
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has extended the closure of the Colosseum until Thursday following the death of a 22-year-old technician, Andrea Moretti, who fell while installing new lighting inside the monument.
- All construction and maintenance work at the Colosseum has been suspended until further notice as a mark of respect and safety review.
- The initial partial closure sparked protests from Italy's largest union, CGIL, which demanded full closure and transparency about the accident, emphasizing that worker safety takes precedence over tourism.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed deep sadness over Moretti's tragic death, highlighting the impact on the nation.
- This accident follows a similar fatal incident less than a year ago involving a Romanian worker trapped under rubble near the Colosseum, raising ongoing concerns about worker safety at historic sites.
