Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends
Summary
A trial has ended in Italy over the collapse of the Morandi bridge in Genoa in August 2018. Thirty-two people were found guilty, including the former CEO of the motorway company, Giovanni Castellucci, who received a 12-year prison sentence.Key Facts
- The Morandi bridge in Genoa collapsed in August 2018 during a rainstorm.
- The collapse happened at the busy holiday season and caused 43 deaths.
- Giovanni Castellucci, former CEO of the motorway operator, was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
- Castellucci was already serving six years for another road disaster from 2013.
- Michele Donferri Mitelli, another top official, got an 11-year jail sentence.
- A total of 32 people were found guilty in connection with the bridge disaster.
- The bridge disaster led to a long criminal trial in Italy.
- The collapse caused cars and trucks to fall to the ground when the bridge gave way.
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