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Colosseum in Rome Closed for Two Days Following Fatal Fall of Technician

The Colosseum in Rome remained closed for two days following the death of 22-year-old technician Andrea Moretti, who fell ten meters while installing a new lighting system. Italian Minister of Culture Giuli ordered all construction and maintenance work suspended indefinitely, while Prime Minister Meloni condemned the unacceptable loss of life at the workplace. The CGIL union demanded an investigation into the accident, asserting that humanity takes precedence over tourism. This incident follows another fatal accident in November 2025 involving a Romanian worker near the historic site.
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