Rome's Colosseum Closes After Worker Dies Installing Lights

The Colosseum in Rome was closed to tourists on Wednesday following the death of a worker inside the monument overnight, according to The Local Italy, which cited a statement from the culture ministry. The worker, reported by Euronews to have been 22 years old, died while installing new lights.

Euronews reported that the monument glowed pink for a breast cancer prevention campaign hours before closing, an illumination that had been scheduled in advance. The two events, the campaign and the fatality, are reported separately by the outlets and are not presented as connected beyond their timing.