Police say the man tested negative for alcohol but did not divulge whether or not he had been using a satnav
An 80-year-old man drove a car down the Spanish Steps in Rome early on Tuesday before getting stuck part way down, municipal police said in a statement.
The man tested negative for alcohol, police said. They did not identify the driver or say if the car, a Mercedes-Benz, was his. Nor did they say whether or not he had been using a satnav.
Firefighters later used a crane to remove the vehicle. Police did not respond to requests for more details about the incident.
One of Rome’s most recognisable monuments, the Spanish Steps were never intended for motor vehicles, though some thrill seekers have tried their luck.
