A man is thrown from a collapsing tower in Rome and dies shortly afterwards

Firefighters on the ground on Monday were finally able to pull a worker out from under the rubble inside a period tower that was partially demolished during renovations in the Italian capital, but the joy was short-lived.

This man did not appear to be tortured and suffered and died not long ago.

“I express deep sorrow and deep regrets, personally and for the government, for the painful loss of octay stroi,” Italian Prime Minister Giyarigia Meloni said in a statement at midnight.

“We are close to his family and colleagues at this time of unspeakable suffering.”

Footage broadcast on local television showed a trio of rescuers loading the man onto the floor of a telescopic aerialist, then dismounting and wheeling him to the bed in an ambulance. His regime was not immediately clear, but Adriano de acutis, Rome’s fire chief, said on state television that he knew.

Rescuers faced a difficult task as they tried to use the first floor window to get close to the trapped worker. But they were forced to return with a cloud of debris as the building continued to give way. Another approach to the two tents was completed and a Drone was sent in its place.

As dusk approached, firefighters on a crane used large hoses to suction from a second-story window. They continued their work late at night.

Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri had told reporters earlier that the worker was talking to rescuers and using an oxygen mask. He added that rescuers were working with extreme caution in a “very delicate evacuation operation” to avoid further collapse.

Three workers were rescued and sorted out after the first incident of the day, said fire department spokesman Luca Cari. Another employee, 64 years old, was admitted to the hospital in critical condition; Rai reported that he was conscious and had a broken nose.

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No firefighters were injured in the subsequent operation.

The torre dei conti was built in the 13th century by Pope Innocent III as a residence for his family. The tower was damaged in the 1349 earthquake and came down next in the 17th century.

Hundreds of visitors gathered to watch as firefighters used a mobile ladder to bring a ladder to the top of the torre dei contiti during the first rescue operation. Suddenly, another part of the building shook, sending up a cloud of debris and forcing firefighters to quickly descend.

The initial collapse hit the central burress of the bulkhead side of the building and caused the remaining hot foundation to collapse. The second damaged part is the staircase and roof, cultural heritage officials said in a statement.

The tower, closed since 2007, is undergoing an $11.1 million renovation

Italian prosecutors arrived at the scene as rescue operations continued and are investigating possible cases of negligent accident and negligent injury, Italian media said.

It is common in Italy for the investigation to start while the event is in progress and before the suspects who entered are found.