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Rome's Colosseum closes after 22-year-old worker falls to death

Andrea Moretti, a rope access technician, died in a 10-metre fall while installing lighting at the ancient amphitheatre.

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What to know

  • Andrea Moretti, 22, died in a 10-metre fall while installing lighting equipment on the Colosseum's second level on the night of September 22.
  • Italy's Culture Ministry ordered a one-day closure of the Colosseum on September 23 as a mark of respect; Prime Minister Meloni called the death 'unacceptable.'
  • Italy's largest union, CGIL, criticized the initial partial closure and demanded a full site closure and investigation into safety circumstances.

“The few words we can express are dedicated to Andrea, his family, and his loved ones. We extend to everyone our deepest, most sorrowful condolences at the senseless death of a young man dedicated to his work.”

Alessandro Giuli, Italian Culture Minister · ABC Australia ↗

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Rome's Colosseum closes after 22-year-old worker falls to death
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    Culture Minister Giuli and union call for accountability

    Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli called the event 'tragic' and said the country was 'shocked and stunned.' CGIL, Italy's largest union, criticized the initial partial closure, with Rome general secretary Natale di Cola stating: 'We expect Minister Giuli to shed light on the incident and to order the full closure of the Colosseum.'

    “We expect Minister Giuli to shed light on the incident and to order the full closure of the Colosseum.”
    — Natale di Cola
    1. 13 outlets Rome's Colosseum closes for a day after worker falls to his death

      first by dw.com, 19h ago · also The Canberra Times, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Australia, Philadelphia Inquirer, Yahoo News Canada, ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos +6

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    2. 1 outlet Man, 22, killed in ‘tragic’ accident at the Colosseum in Rome

      first by Independent UK, 19h ago

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    Full Colosseum closure implemented after visitor exodus — The Colosseum Archaeological Park announced full closure after thousands of visitors who had entered early Wednesday were allowed to exit orderly. The site was closed as a mark of respect following Moretti's death.

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    Italian Culture Ministry announces closure; Meloni expresses shock

    Italy's Culture Ministry announced the second level of the Colosseum closed due to Moretti's death. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in a statement: 'For a person to die at the age of 22 is unacceptable — and even more so when it happens in the workplace.'

    “For a person to die at the age of 22 is unacceptable — and even more so when it happens in the workplace.”
    — Giorgia Meloni
    1. 1 outlet Level of Rome Colosseum closed after worker death

      first by RTE News, 22h ago

  4. background

    Andrea Moretti falls at Colosseum during lighting installation — Andrea Moretti, 22, a specialist rope access worker, fell approximately 10 metres while installing cabling for a new illumination project on the second level of Rome's Colosseum.

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