Rescue Efforts in Rome
Firefighters in Rome worked to rescue a worker trapped beneath the rubble of a medieval tower that partially collapsed during renovation.
The incident occurred on Monday, critically injuring another worker, and firefighters faced a challenging task due to the unstable structure.
- Three workers were rescued unharmed after the initial collapse.
- Firefighters attempted to reach the trapped worker through a first-floor window, but were forced to retreat.
- A drone was used to assess the situation after other approaches were aborted.
- A crane with giant tubes was used to remove rubble from the second-floor window as dusk approached.
According to firefighter spokesperson Luca Cari, three workers were rescued unharmed after the initial midday collapse.
Author's summary: Firefighters rescue worker trapped in Rome's medieval tower collapse.