Why Italy’s Genoa bridge collapse led to one of its biggest criminal trials
Summary
The Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy, collapsed in August 2018, killing 43 people and drawing attention to Italy’s aging infrastructure. A major criminal trial is now concluding, with judges set to deliver a verdict on whether neglect and poor maintenance caused the disaster.Key Facts
- The Morandi bridge collapsed on August 14, 2018, during heavy rain.
- The collapse killed 43 people from Italy and other countries.
- The bridge was built in 1967 and reinforced in the 1990s but showed signs of deterioration by 2000.
- Investigations found that corroded cables holding up the bridge’s ninth pillar caused it to fail.
- Prosecutors say poor maintenance and ignoring repairs contributed to the collapse.
- Defense lawyers argue a hidden design flaw caused the failure, which could not have been prevented.
- The bridge carried far more daily traffic than it was designed for, between 50,000 and 60,000 vehicles.
- The trial is one of Italy’s largest criminal cases related to a public infrastructure disaster.
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