Florence, tourist killed in Basilica of Santa Croce by stone collapse

In Florence, a stone (possibly a fragment of a cornice or other architectural element) suddenly collapsed inside the Basilica of Santa Croce, hitting a 50-year-old tourist who was killed instantly in front of his wife with whom he was on vacation. The accident occurred at 2:30 this afternoon. Firefighters were on the scene, attempting to rescue the man, and police were on the scene to carry out investigations. Firefighters also are making investigations to verify the stability of the building.

The Basilica of Santa Croce will remain closed until tomorrow: entry prohibited to all but law enforcement.

Source: Florence Republic

Image: the Basilica of Santa Croce. Ph. Credit

Florence, tourist killed in Basilica of Santa Croce by stone collapse

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