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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Automotive
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Italian Man, 80, Drives Down Rome's Spanish Steps; Has Car Removed From Historic Monument by Crane
An elderly man's car had to be removed via crane from the Spanish Steps in Rome after he drove down them. The man appeared to be in a state of confusion when the municipal police and firefighters arrived at the scene, Il Corriere della Sera reported. The car itself had to be lifted from the steps using a crane, per The New York Times.
The Independent
11 hours ago
- The Independent
Elderly man drives down Rome's historic Spanish steps after mistaking monument for a road
This is the moment an elderly man drove his car down Rome 's historic Spanish Steps, later telling police he thought he was on his way to work. The 81-year-old, wearing a suit and tie, was seen behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz A Class sedan as it descended the 18th-century monument at dawn on Tuesday, 17 June. Speaking to municipal police at the scene, the man reportedly said he did not realise where he was. He tested negative for alcohol, but authorities are now considering whether to revoke his driving licence. Firefighters later removed the vehicle with a crane, while experts from Italy 's culture ministry are assessing possible damage to the landmark.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Globe and Mail
Quebec police arrest 22 ‘high-risk' sex offenders in provincewide operation
Québec provincial police say they have arrested 22 convicted sex offenders in an operation involving 17 municipal police forces. Provincial police say that between June 2 and 13, officers monitored 69 people who were considered to have a 'high risk of reoffending.' Police arrested 14 people for breach of conditions, sexual offences or other crimes. They underwent eight arrest warrants for failing to comply with the federal Sex Offender Information Registration Act. Provincial police say more than 85 officers participated in the operation in cities including Montreal, Québec City, Longueuil, Laval and Gatineau. They say all of the people arrested have either appeared in court or will do so soon.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Quebec police arrest 22 ‘high-risk' sex offenders after surveillance operation
A Quebec provincial police shoulder patch is seen in Montreal on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) Québec provincial police say they have arrested 22 convicted sex offenders in an operation involving 17 municipal police forces. Provincial police say that between June 2 and 13, officers monitored 69 people who were considered to have a 'high risk of reoffending.' Police arrested 14 people for breach of conditions, sexual offences or other crimes. They underwent eight arrest warrants for failing to comply with the federal Sex Offender Information Registration Act. Provincial police say more than 85 officers participated in the operation in cities including Montreal, Québec City, Longueuil, Laval and Gatineau. They say all of the people arrested have either appeared in court or will do so soon. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2025. The Canadian Press
The Guardian
3 days ago
- The Guardian
Man, 80, gets struck trying drive down the Spanish Steps in Rome
An 80-year-old man drove a car down the Spanish Steps in Rome early on Tuesday before getting stuck part way down, municipal police said in a statement. The man tested negative for alcohol, police said. They did not identify the driver or say if the car, a Mercedes-Benz, was his. Nor did they say whether or not he was using a satnav. Firefighters later used a crane to remove the vehicle. Police did not respond to requests for more details about the incident. One of Rome's most recognisable monuments, the Spanish Steps were intended for motor vehicles, though some thrill seekers have tried their luck. A Saudi man was charged with aggravated damage to cultural heritage after a surveillance camera recorded him driving a rented Maserati down the 135 travertine steps in 2022. The Spanish Steps take their name from the Spanish embassy to the Holy See in a nearby square. A backdrop used in numerous films, they were built in the 1720s and have long been a popular spot.
