Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster
Summary
A trial is underway in Genoa, Italy, to decide who is responsible for the collapse of the Morandi bridge in 2018. The disaster killed 43 people, and families of the victims have waited nearly eight years for a verdict. The court is examining whether the collapse was due to poor maintenance or a design fault.Key Facts
- The Morandi bridge in Genoa collapsed on August 14, 2018, during a summer storm, killing 43 people.
- The victims included Claudia Possetti, her husband Andrea, and their two children, who fell with their car from the bridge.
- The bridge was built in the 1960s and was a key part of the route between Genoa and the French border.
- Since July 2022, 57 people have been on trial, including former company executives, engineers, and government officials.
- Charges include multiple manslaughter and falsifying documents; all defendants deny wrongdoing.
- Prosecutors claim maintenance was neglected despite warning signs, while defense lawyers say a hidden design flaw caused the failure.
- The trial has lasted nearly four years with 284 hearings and could take years more due to appeals.
- The collapse sparked a wider discussion in Italy about aging infrastructure and the need for better maintenance.
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