Rome's Colosseum closes for the day after a worker plunges to his death

The Colosseum in Rome closed to the public Wednesday after a worker who fell to his death late Tuesday, according to a statement from the archaeological park’s press office. Rome's Colosseum was closed to the public on Wednesday to mourn a worker who fell to his death late Tuesday, according to a statement from the archaeological park’s press office. ROME (AP) — Rome's Colosseum was closed to the public on Wednesday to mourn a worker who fell to his death late Tuesday, according to a statement from the archaeological park’s press office.