Rome, Sept 23, 2026 (AFP) - Rome's Colosseum closes to tourists after worker death

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2026-09-23
The ancient Colosseum in Rome, a top tourist destination, was closed Wednesday due to the death of a worker inside overnight, the culture ministry said in a statement. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was "deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic death of Andrea Moretti, a skilled worker who lost his life last night following an accident at the Colosseum". Moretti, 22, reportedly died after falling from a height while w......
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