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Genoa Bridge Collapse Trial Sheds Light on Italy's Aging Infrastructure

16 Temmuz 2026France 24

An Italian court has sentenced 32 individuals in connection with the tragic collapse of a bridge in Genoa that resulted in the deaths of 43 people eight years ago. Giovanni Castellucci, the former CEO of Autostrade, received a twelve-year prison sentence after being found guilty of vehicular homicide and negligence.
The trial also included other key figures, such as the former head of the engineering company responsible for the bridge's renovations and various officials from the infrastructure ministry.
The Genoa bridge collapse, which occurred in August 2018, was one of the deadliest infrastructure failures in recent Italian history. This incident has sparked widespread concern over the safety of public structures across the country, prompting calls for greater accountability and investment in infrastructure.
The sentencing of these defendants underscores a critical issue facing Italy: the deterioration of its infrastructure. This trial not only serves as a legal reckoning for those involved but also highlights the urgent need for comprehensive reforms and investments in the country’s aging transport systems.

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