An American tourist in Rome impaled himself on a metal fence at the Colosseum while possibly trying to take a selfie — screaming in pain as he was left helplessly dangling for more than 20 minutes.

A stunning sunrise view over the ancient Roman Forum followed by a detailed exploration of the Colosseum, highlighting ...

An iron gate at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. Photo: Nikolay Korzhov / Alamy Stock Photo. The man is believed to have been in Rome with family and friends for several days before the accident.

A 47-year-old man was impaled at the Colosseum in Rome while climbing the fence for a photo; The man was dangling from the metal spikes for over 20 minutes before a rescue team sedated and freed him; ...

An American, 47, reportedly tried to climb over a fence in Piazza del Colosseo, presumably to get a closer look at the Colosseum, before falling and impaling himself.

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Colosseum Collab Ridley Scott, in the workshop area, gives notes to Max (in sunglasses) and two art directors about the Colosseum’s main entry gate.“He loves to put in little details as he ...

Colosseum Collab . Ridley Scott, in the workshop area, gives notes to Max (in sunglasses) and two art directors about the Colosseum's main entry gate.

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