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Colosseum worker dies in fall during lighting installation FAST-MOVING

A 22-year-old specialist technician, Andrea Moretti, died following a fall of approximately 10 meters during overnight maintenance work at the Colosseum in Rome. The incident occurred while Moretti was installing a new lighting system within the ancient monument.

In response to the tragedy, Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli ordered the suspension of all construction and maintenance activities at the Colosseum until further notice. The Colosseum Archaeological Park also closed the second-order sector to the public in mourning.

The Rome Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into manslaughter to determine the exact circumstances of the fall and whether safety regulations were violated. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other officials expressed deep condolences and called for a full investigation into the incident. The event has also sparked criticism from labor unions, such as the CGIL, regarding workplace safety and the management of public contracts.

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Alessandro Di Battista · Alessandro Giuli · Andrea Moretti · Archaeological Park of the Colosseum · Carabinieri · Colosseum · Cuba · Donald Trump · Giorgia Meloni · La7 · Maurizio Landini · Ministry of Culture

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