Japanese Tourist Falls To Death From Outer Wall Of Rome’s Pantheon

Last Updated:October 25, 2025, 23:43 IST

Morimasa Hibino, a 69-year-old Japanese tourist, died after falling from the Pantheon wall in Rome.

An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the death. (File)

In a tragic incident, a 69-year-old Japanese tourist died after falling off the outer wall of the Pantheon in Italy’s Rome.

The deceased, identified as Morimasa Hibino, was sitting on the wall before he plunged 7 metres into the ancient landmark’s moat on Friday night, the Italian news agency, Ansa, reported.

The man reportedly fell after suffering a sudden illness that made him dizzy, according to his daughter, who was traveling with him, local media reported.

A priest who was passing by alerted the police when he saw the man lying in the ditch. Emergency services and firefighters reportedly had to force open a gate outside the ancient Roman site before finding the man dead in a ditch.

The Pantheon, which is also a Catholic Church, was closed at the time of the incident.

The Pantheon is one of Italy’s most visited attractions, with millions of tourists estimated to see it every year.

Shobhit Gupta

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