Lightning strikes Rome's ancient Constantine Arch, sending fragments to the ground
Lightning strikes Rome's ancient Constantine Arch, sending fragments to the ground
The monument was struck by lightning as a storm system rolled through the Italian capital. Officials said all fragments from the arch were recovered and that they're assessing the extent of the damage
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Lightning has struck Rome’s famed Constantine Arch near the Colosseum during a violent thunderstorm, causing fragments from the ancient structure to become loose.
Officials said in a Facebook post that the …