Ancient Rome Landmark Damaged in Lightning Strike During Violent Thunderstorm

A lightning strike occurred near the Colosseum in Rome, damaging the ancient Arch of Constantine. The strike caused a chunk of stone to break off from the arch, but fortunately, no one was injured. Workers and officials quickly responded to the incident, collecting and securing the debris. The arch was undergoing renovations at the time, which will now be converted into repair work to assess and fix the damage. The incident occurred during a sudden and powerful storm that brought over 60mm of rain in less than an hour. The Arch of Constantine, built in AD315, is a significant historical structure that celebrates Emperor Constantine's military victory.