GermanyA Genoa court has handed down sentences to 32 individuals for their roles in the 2018 Morandi bridge collapse, which killed 43 people and injured 16. Among those convicted was Giovanni Castellucci, the former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia, who received the maximum sentence of 12 years for negligence and vehicular homicide. The collapse occurred during heavy rain and was attributed to corrosion and lack of maintenance, particularly on the bridge's ninth pillar. Prosecutors emphasized that warnings about the bridge's condition had been ignored for decades, with Castellucci specifically criticized for delaying necessary repairs. A new bridge was constructed in 2020 at the site, including a memorial for the victims.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of legal proceedings and technical causes behind the bridge collapse, citing court findings and expert opinions without overtly favoring any political side. It includes perspectives from prosecutors and victims' representatives but does not exhibit clear bias.
