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Former Italian motorway boss sentenced over Genoa bridge tragedy
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter20 hr. ago

Former Italian motorway boss sentenced over Genoa bridge tragedy

A former executive of Italy's motorway authority was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in the collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, which resulted in the deaths of 43 people. The incident occurred in 2018 and sparked widespread outrage over infrastructure safety in Italy. The sentencing comes after a lengthy legal process that examined the individual's responsibilities in maintaining the bridge's structural integrity. This case highlights ongoing concerns about the maintenance and oversight of critical infrastructure in the country.

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Former Italian motorway boss sentenced over Genoa bridge tragedy

A former executive of Italy's motorway authority was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in the collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, which resulted in the deaths of 43 people. The incident occurred in 2018 and sparked widespread outrage over infrastructure safety in Italy. The sentencing comes after a lengthy legal process that examined the individual's responsibilities in maintaining the bridge's structural integrity. This case highlights ongoing concerns about the maintenance and oversight of critical infrastructure in the country.

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