Grant Paterson
Grant Paterson is a 54-year-old Scottish man who was in the news following a tragic incident in Rome where he was severely injured in an explosion at a bed and breakfast where he was staying. Initially arriving in the city on March 17, 2025, for a solo vacation, Paterson shared optimistic social media posts about his travels, including visits to iconic sites like the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum. However, he now fights for his life in the Grandi Ustionati department of Sant'Eugenio Hospital, suffering from serious burns covering 70% of his body as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
Born on Mar 17, 1971 (54 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3 | 5.67 | 0.11% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 81,461 | $2,000,000 | 2,695$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Totals | 4 | 128,347,837 | 99,632 | $4,700,000 | 3,418$ |
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United Kingdom:
Grant Paterson, a Scottish tourist, died in a Rome hospital after suffering severe burns from a suspected gas explosion.
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Italy:
Grant Paterson, the 54-year-old Scottish tourist injured in the explosion, died this morning in the hospital.
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Italy:
Grant Paterson is a 54-year-old Scottish tourist who was severely burned in an explosion at the b&b where he was staying in Rome.
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Italy:
Grant Paterson is a Scottish tourist who was severely injured in the explosion.
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Italy:
Grant Paterson is a 54-year-old Scot who is fighting for his life in a hospital after an explosion in Rome.
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