Part of medieval tower near Colosseum collapses during renovation

Breakdown

• Part of the Torre dei Conti collapsed at around 11:30 local time, followed by a second collapse around 1:00pm.
• The medieval tower, located near the Colosseum, had been abandoned for years and was undergoing renovation. 23s
• Three workers were rescued from the tower after the first collapse, while a fourth was hospitalized in serious condition. 30s
• Rome's mayor and Italy's culture minister attended the scene, and local police sealed off the area due to safety concerns. 44s
• Prosecutors have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the collapse and identify those responsible. 1m 1s