A 71-year-old Japanese tourist has died after falling from the parapet of the Pantheon in Rome on Friday morning.
The tragic incident occurred at around 10 a.m., when the man reportedly fell approximately seven metres from a wall along Via della Palombella.
Despite the swift arrival of police and emergency services, the man died instantly from his injuries. Local authorities have launched an investigation, with one working theory suggesting the fall was accidental.
According to La Repubblica, citing police sources, the man was standing near the edge of the wall when he lost his balance, leading to the fatal fall. Investigators are now reviewing CCTV footage to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
