Italian tourist killed by rockfall in Petra

(ANSA) - Rome, February 20 - An Italian tourist was killed by falling rocks in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan on Thursday, informed sources said.

The man, 35-year-old Alessandro Ghisoni, was with three other Italians. The Italian embassy in Amman is in touch with local authorities in close liaison with the Italian foreign ministry and will provide all possible assistance to his relatives, the ministry sources said.