Andrea Moretti, the 22-year-old worker who died last night at the Colosseum, was reportedly found wearing a harness but without the rope attached. These are the first details emerging from the investigation by the Rome Public Prosecutor's Office, coordinated by Deputy Prosecutor Antonino Di Maio.

The rope was not found broken, but a technical assessment will be conducted to reconstruct the events. Two other workers, including the victim's brother-in-law, were present on the construction site at the time of the accident. They were interviewed by investigators.

Furthermore, according to reports, a series of documents, including those relating to the contract, have been acquired from the Colosseum Archaeological Park. Inspections will also be conducted on the training of workers who have been working there for months in preparation for the inauguration scheduled for October 9th. Video surveillance footage has also been acquired.

The family business

The young man worked for the company Quintilio Moretti srl, located in Tottea, a hamlet in the municipality of Crognaleto, in the province of Teramo, a town on the eastern slopes of the Monti della Laga mountains, along the upper Vomano valley. Andrea was originally from Tottea. For the company, this is a tragedy within a tragedy because Andrea Moretti, in addition to sharing the same surname, was also related to Carmine Moretti, the 49-year-old owner of the company founded by his father Quintilio in 1968.

The well-known and respected entrepreneur, like all the workers, is in shock and refuses to comment on the incident for now . Carmine Moretti has been at the helm of the company since the death in 2021 of his father, Quintilio, who had started the business by employing many young people from the mountain village, many of whom later went on to set up their own businesses. A tradition Carmine has continued in the hamlet of about 300 people, where everyone knows each other.

Quintilio Moretti Srl, which has never been involved in labor disputes or union claims, has received orders throughout Italy precisely because of its specialization: its , particularly following the earthquakes of 2009 and 2016, which severely affected central Italy. In recent years, it has also invested in the tourism and hospitality sectors.