Italian court convicts 32 over 2018 Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43 people
An Italian court has convicted 32 people over the 2018 collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, which killed 43 people. Those found guilty include former senior executives of the motorway operator responsible for the bridge's maintenance.
An Italian court has convicted 32 people on various charges stemming from the August 2018 collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa. The disaster sent vehicles plunging as the bridge gave way, killing 43 people.
Those convicted include former senior executives of the motorway operator responsible for the bridge's maintenance. Prosecutors had argued the company failed to carry out adequate upkeep despite known structural concerns.
The case has reignited broader debate over Italy's ageing infrastructure. Families of the victims said the verdict marks an important step toward accountability.
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