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Rome's Colosseum closes after worker falls to his death
DW.com • • world
Key Points:
- The Colosseum in Rome was closed on Wednesday following the death of 22-year-old worker Andrea Moretti, who fell while installing new lighting overnight.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli expressed shock and sadness over the tragic workplace accident.
- The Culture Ministry announced the closure of the specific section where the accident occurred and confirmed the entire site would be closed to the public for the day.
- Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall to determine the cause of the accident.
- The Colosseum, an iconic ancient amphitheater built in the first century, attracts up to 20,000 visitors daily and is a significant cultural landmark in Rome.
