Medieval Tower in Rome Collapses During Renovation

A partial collapse of the Torre dei Conti, a medieval tower under renovation in central Rome, resulted in one worker being hospitalized with serious injuries and another trapped under rubble. Firefighters are conducting complex rescue operations amid concerns of further collapses, with two additional workers suffering minor injuries. The tower, a historical structure from the early 13th century, is undergoing a four-year restoration project. Local officials, including the mayor and culture minister, were present at the scene as rescue efforts continued.

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