In brief
A 69-year-old Japanese tourist, Morimasa Hibino, died after falling approximately seven meters from the Pantheon's perimeter wall in Rome. The accident occurred late in the evening on October 25, 2025. A priest passing by raised the alarm upon discovering the man in a ditch. Emergency responders had to force open a gate to access the area, where they found Hibino deceased. Local authorities are investigating the incident and have reviewed surveillance footage of the scene.
A 69-year-old Japanese tourist has died after falling off the perimeter wall of the Pantheon in Rome, local media reports.
Morimasa Hibino is said to have fallen from a height of about seven metres (22.9 ft) at around 21:50 local time (19:50 GMT). A priest who was passing by alerted the police when he saw the man lying in the ditch, according to local newspaper la Repubblica.
Emergency services and firefighters reportedly had to force open a gate outside the ancient Roman temple, before finding the man dead in a ditch.
An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the death.
The man was sitting on the edge of the wall, lost his balance and fell, la Repubblica reported, citing police.
Investigators have obtained surveillance images and videos overlooking the spot where the man was sitting, local media reports.
The Pantheon is one of Italy's most visited attractions, with millions of tourists estimated to see it every year.
