US Tourist Reportedly Impaled on Fence at Rome Colosseum

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American tourist reportedly impaled on Rome's Colosseum fence as dozens watch in horror

Dozens of witnesses reportedly looked on in horror as a U.S. tourist visiting Rome screamed in pain after impaling himself on a metal fence at the Colosseum.

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The man, a US citizen resident in Taiwan, was rescued by emergency services and taken to nearby San Giovanni hospital in a "code red" condition, according to Rome newspaper Il Messaggero.

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Tourist impaled on historic monument fence 'screamed until he passed out'

The 47-year-old, who lives in Taiwan, was impaled in the back as he tried to climb the Colosseum's fence in Rome, Italy, on Wednesday night

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American tourist reportedly impaled on Rome's Colosseum fence as dozens watch in horror

The 47-year-old American citizen living in Taiwan was stabbed in the spine while attempting to climb over the historic monument's fence. He was possibly attempting to get a better view, according to Italian newspaper Il Messaggero. The man's lower back wound was closed with more than 80 stitches, and he was hospitalized in serious condition.

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Tourist tries to climb over barrier fence and impales himself

An American tourist suffered serious injuries at the Colosseum in Rome while trying to climb over a barrier fence. Rescue workers freed the 47-year-old man - he had to undergo emergency surgery.

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US Tourist Impaled at Rome's Colosseum

The 47-year-old US man living in Taiwan was vacationing with friends and family. He tried to climb over the metal fence in the large square in front of the Colosseum. He was instead impaled in the spine and screamed in pain until losing consciousness.

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American tourist impaled on Colosseum fence as dozens watch in horror

American tourist impaled on Colosseum fence as dozens watch in horror. The 47-year-old was stabbed in the spine while attempting to climb the monument's fence. Italian law enforcement and paramedics took 20 minutes to remove the man from the fence. He was rushed to the emergency room, where doctors performed surgery.

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US tourist left 'impaled on Rome's Colosseum railings for 20 minutes' in horror accident

US tourist left 'impaled on Rome's Colosseum railings for 20 minutes' in horror accident. Incident occurred at around 5pm Friday afternoon in front of dozens of mortified onlookers. He was taken to nearby San Giovanni hospital in a "code red" condition.

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Screaming, dangling US tourist impaled on Rome’s Colosseum railing while possibly seeking selfie

The 47-year-old man needed 80 stitches after the Friday afternoon horror at the Piazza del Colosseo. It took paramedics more than 20 minutes to remove the man from the metal railing. He was provided oxygen, stitched up and listed in serious but stable condition.

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Tourist suffers horrific fate attempting to take a selfie at Colosseum

The 47-year-old man was attempting to take a selfie at the Colosseum. He was impaled by a sharp metal spike. The man was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition. The incident happened on Friday afternoon in Rome's Piazza del Popolo.

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Screaming American Tourist Impales Himself At Roman Colosseum In Freak Accident After Making A Critical Mistake

American tourist impaled himself on a metal fence at the Roman Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The 47-year-old man screamed in pain, dangling for more than 20 minutes. The fence pierced through his spine. First responders gave him more than 80 stitches for the wound.

US Tourist Reportedly Impaled on Fence at Rome Colosseum

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