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Rome's Colosseum closes for day after worker plunges to death
AL.com • • world
Key Points:
- The Colosseum in Rome was closed to the public on Wednesday following the death of a 22-year-old worker, Andrea Moretti, who fell while installing cabling for an illumination project.
- Moretti specialized in working at height on ropes and died inside the Colosseum during the project expected to finish next month.
- Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed deep shock and called the death unacceptable, emphasizing the need to clarify the accident’s cause promptly.
- Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident, and the archaeological park stated the site will close officially after all visitors present early Wednesday exit.
