Romanian Worker Trapped Under Rubble of Partially Collapsed Medieval Tower Dies in Hospital
In a shocking turn of events, a Romanian worker who was trapped under rubble for hours following the partial collapse of a medieval tower in Rome has succumbed to his injuries. The 29-meter Torre dei Conti, near the iconic Colosseum, partially collapsed on Tuesday morning, with two sections of the structure crashing to the ground.
The dramatic rescue operation that ensued involved emergency services and firefighters who worked tirelessly to free the trapped worker, Octay Stroici. However, despite their efforts, he died shortly after being pulled from the rubble and rushed to hospital in critical condition.
According to authorities, Stroici was conscious during the lengthy rescue operation but suffered severe injuries, which ultimately proved fatal. The cause of death has not been officially confirmed, but it is believed that the prolonged exposure to the collapsing structure contributed to his demise.
Stroici's passing has sent shockwaves through the community, with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paying tribute to the deceased worker, describing her as "a tragic loss for our country." The government has also expressed condolences to Stroici's family and colleagues, who are said to be in a state of "unspeakable suffering."
The collapse occurred while firefighters were working on the structure with aerial ladders, with authorities stating that the rescue operation was complicated by ongoing collapses, which further buried Stroici under the rubble. Miraculously, two other workers managed to escape with serious but non-life-threatening head injuries and minor injuries respectively.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud bang and seeing clouds of dust billow out of the windows as the tower collapsed. Many were in shock, with some describing the scene as "like an earthquake." Witnesses described the dramatic rescue operation, which involved firefighters using specialized equipment to free Stroici from the rubble.
The Torre dei Conti, built in the 13th century by Richard Conti, has a long history of collapses and damage. Restoration works are currently underway, financed by EU post-pandemic recovery funds aimed at making the structure more secure.
As Rome struggles to come to terms with this tragic loss, officials are vowing to ensure that such incidents never happen again. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks involved in working on ancient structures and highlights the importance of prioritizing safety in historic building preservation efforts.
In a shocking turn of events, a Romanian worker who was trapped under rubble for hours following the partial collapse of a medieval tower in Rome has succumbed to his injuries. The 29-meter Torre dei Conti, near the iconic Colosseum, partially collapsed on Tuesday morning, with two sections of the structure crashing to the ground.
The dramatic rescue operation that ensued involved emergency services and firefighters who worked tirelessly to free the trapped worker, Octay Stroici. However, despite their efforts, he died shortly after being pulled from the rubble and rushed to hospital in critical condition.
According to authorities, Stroici was conscious during the lengthy rescue operation but suffered severe injuries, which ultimately proved fatal. The cause of death has not been officially confirmed, but it is believed that the prolonged exposure to the collapsing structure contributed to his demise.
Stroici's passing has sent shockwaves through the community, with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paying tribute to the deceased worker, describing her as "a tragic loss for our country." The government has also expressed condolences to Stroici's family and colleagues, who are said to be in a state of "unspeakable suffering."
The collapse occurred while firefighters were working on the structure with aerial ladders, with authorities stating that the rescue operation was complicated by ongoing collapses, which further buried Stroici under the rubble. Miraculously, two other workers managed to escape with serious but non-life-threatening head injuries and minor injuries respectively.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud bang and seeing clouds of dust billow out of the windows as the tower collapsed. Many were in shock, with some describing the scene as "like an earthquake." Witnesses described the dramatic rescue operation, which involved firefighters using specialized equipment to free Stroici from the rubble.
The Torre dei Conti, built in the 13th century by Richard Conti, has a long history of collapses and damage. Restoration works are currently underway, financed by EU post-pandemic recovery funds aimed at making the structure more secure.
As Rome struggles to come to terms with this tragic loss, officials are vowing to ensure that such incidents never happen again. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks involved in working on ancient structures and highlights the importance of prioritizing safety in historic building preservation efforts.
just heard about this guy Octay Stroici... i feel so bad for him & his family, he was trapped under that rubble for ages 
can u imagine? 
it's like a nightmare come true, especially since he made it out alive but didn't make it to the hospital in time. i'm really shaking my head over this one... i mean, i know the tower is old & all, but still, there were precautions that could've been taken 
like, why were they using aerial ladders near a partially collapsed structure? 
anyway, i hope his family finds some closure & can move forward from this tragedy 
it's just so sad when things like this happen 
and don't even get me started on the safety record of this tower 
it's like they're trying to recreate a scene from Gladiator or something 
another day, another tragedy... can't believe this guy was trapped under rubble for hours & now he's gone 
It's not just about respecting history; it's about protecting human lives. 
octay stroici he was trapped under the rubble 4 hours n never saw it coming 
its just 2 sad 2 watch a man 2 die infront of ur eyes u gotta respect the ppl who work on these old buildings theyre puttin their lives 2 risk 2 make sure we cn c these amazin historic sites 
what's going on with these old buildings? can't they just hold together for one day without collapsing? 
or maybe it's just the weight of all those tourists trying to take selfies in front of it 
anyway, at least Octay Stroici was a hero... who gets trapped under rubble and dies doing his job? that's some kind of superpower 
RIP dude