Genoa bridge collapse trial highlights Italy's ageing infrastructure issue
Summary
An Italian court sentenced 32 people for their roles in the 2018 Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43 people. Giovanni Castellucci, former CEO of the company managing the bridge, was found guilty of vehicular homicide and negligence and sentenced to 12 years in prison.Key Facts
- The collapse happened eight years ago in Genoa, Italy.
- 43 people died in the disaster.
- 32 defendants were tried and found guilty.
- Giovanni Castellucci, former CEO of Autostrade, received a 12-year prison sentence.
- Castellucci was convicted of vehicular homicide and negligence.
- The trial also included the former head of Spea, the engineering company responsible for renovations.
- Officials from Italy’s infrastructure ministry were also on trial.
- The case highlighted issues with Italy’s aging infrastructure.
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