Tourist Guide Perishes Inside the Colosseum

In a tragic incident, an Italian tour guide, identified as 60-year-old Paola Salvatori, collapsed on the first floor of the iconic Colosseum during a tour on Tuesday evening. The exact circumstances leading to the woman's collapse are not specified, but her death was confirmed by the Colosseum's state administration.

The tour guide was leading a group of about 25 tourists at the time of the incident. The Colosseum, a nearly two-thousand-year-old Roman landmark, received 14.7 million paying visitors last year, making it one of Italy's most popular attractions.

On the day of the incident, temperatures in Rome were above 30 degrees Celsius, and the tour guide's passing was due to revival efforts by several tourists, but she could not be saved. Other Italian media reported colleagues blaming the working conditions and heat for the tour guide's death.

Italian tour guide Paola Salvatori had already felt unwell before the incident, and she was licensed since 2017. The tour guide's tragic death has sparked concern among tour guides, with a union making a public statement about the incident.

Paola Salvatori's colleagues and the union have raised concerns about the working conditions and the impact of overtourism on the wellbeing of tour guides. The Colosseum, built in the first century AD, can become very hot, especially during tours, and this has been a concern for many tour guides.

The Colosseum, a symbol of Rome's rich history and culture, continues to attract millions of visitors each year. However, the incident has highlighted the need for better working conditions and measures to address the challenges posed by overtourism. The tourism industry and authorities are urged to take action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of tour guides and visitors alike.