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Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse

Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse

Summary

Giovanni Castellucci, the former CEO of Italy's main highway company, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. The sentence relates to the collapse of a motorway bridge in Genoa in 2018 that caused 43 deaths.

Key Facts

  • The bridge collapse happened in Genoa, Italy, in 2018.
  • The disaster killed 43 people.
  • Giovanni Castellucci was the CEO of the main Italian highway operator at that time.
  • He received a 12-year prison sentence.
  • Families of the victims say the verdict shows the disaster could have been avoided.
  • The case focuses on responsibility and safety management of the bridge.
  • The highway operator manages major roads in Italy.
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