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Rome's Colosseum closes for two days after a worker plunges to his death
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Paolo Santalucia And David Biller, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 23, 2026
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Rome's Colosseum, Italy's most-visited monument, was closed to the public suddenly on Wednesday to mourn a worker who fell to his death overnight while helping install a new illumination project. The 22-year-old man, Andrea Moretti, specialized in working at altitude on ropes. He had been instal...
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Key points The 22-year-old man, Andrea Moretti, specialized in working at altitude on ropes. Rome's Colosseum, Italy's most-visited monument, was closed to the public suddenly on Wednesday to mourn a worker who fell to his death overnight while helping install a new illumination project. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Rome's Colosseum, Italy's most-visited monument, was closed to the public suddenly on Wednesday to mourn a worker who fell to his death overnight while helping install a new illumination project. The 22-year-old man, Andrea Moretti, specialized in working at altitude on ropes. He had been instal...
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