Tue. Aug 5th, 2025
Video: Car Drives Onto Rome’s Spanish Steps

An 81-year-old man became unexpectedly lodged on Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps after driving his car down the landmark staircase.

Not designed for vehicular traffic, the Spanish Steps presented an unusual obstacle for the driver, who subsequently tested negative for alcohol and claimed he was commuting to work.

Emergency crews were required to utilize a crane to extract the vehicle from the renowned monument.

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