Rescuers try to free man trapped in partly collapsed medieval tower in Rome

Official says there is evidence man is ‘still alive’ after collapse at Torre dei Conti, which was undergoing restoration worksRescue workers are trying to pull a man from the rubble of a medieval tower in central Rome that partly collapsed twice during renovations, trapping him on an upper floor and injuring another man.The Torre dei Conti, located close to the Roman Forum ruins, suffered an initial collapse just after 11.30am (1030 GMT) on Monday, with falling debris reportedly hitting a 64-year-old worker. Continue reading...