US EditionGrant Paterson: British tourist dies in hospital after being injured in Rome explosion
- Grant Paterson, a 54-year-old tourist from East Kilbride, Scotland, tragically died after a suspected gas explosion at his holiday accommodation, Mamma Roma B&B on Via Vitellia in Rome's Monteverde area, on March 22 at approximately 8:40 am.
- Mr. Paterson had arrived in Rome on March 17 for a solo trip and was due to return home on March 24, prior to the incident where the cause of the explosion remains unknown, although local reports suggest a possible gas leak.
- Mr. Paterson was pulled from the rubble of the collapsed three-storey building but suffered severe third-degree burns affecting 75% of his body and was treated at Sant'Eugenio Hospital, while the explosion caused damage to nearby cars and part of the wall of Villa Doria Pamphili.
- Following the incident, Mayor Roberto Gualtieri ordered a full investigation into potential culpable disaster and manslaughter, while a fundraiser was organized which raised over £11,000 for Mr. Paterson and his daughter.
- Grant Paterson, a senior member of CalMac's on-board catering team with a 12-year career, has been remembered as a "true gentleman" and a credit to MV Clansman, with colleagues expressing their distress at his passing and extending condolences to his family.
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British man dies after being 'severely burned' in B&B gas explosion
Grant Paterson, 54, has died following the B&B explosion that happened in Rome, Italy, on March 22 (Picture: REX) A man has died in Rome after a gas explosion completely destroyed a B&B he was staying in. Grant Paterson, 54, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, died from his injuries following the explosion that happened at around 8.30am on March 22. He was pulled out of the ruins after he suffered severe burns and was taken to hospital for tr…
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A Scottish dad has tragically died after his Italian B&B was destroyed in a suspected gas explosion.
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