WebAug 14, 2024 · MILAN (CBS) -- A bridge on a main highway linking Italy with France collapsed Tuesday in the Italian port city of Genoa during a sudden, violent storm, sending vehicles plunging almost 300 feet ... WebAug 19, 2024 · The bridge is a main road in and out of Genoa, linking it to the A10 motorway and the road to France. Shortly before noon on Tuesday, the section collapsed amid extremely heavy rainfall. The cause ...
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WebOn Wednesday, the day after the collapse of Genoa’s Ponte Morandi killed thirty-nine people, a civil engineer told la Repubblica that three hundred other bridges and tunnels around Italy are in a similarly extreme state of disrepair. Tellingly, this “engineer M.” spoke to the newspaper on the condition of anonymity, in order to avoid offending the … WebItalian officials say that finding the official cause of the collapse could take several weeks, but all fingers seemingly point to design flaws and inadequate maintenance. A view of the collapsed Morandi highway bridge, in Genoa, Italy, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2024. The unofficial death toll in Tuesday’s collapse rose to 43 Saturday. hcs 2260 osu
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WebA recent bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy that led to over 30 deaths provided stark reminder of the consequences of allowing bridges to deteriorate. The specific structure, made over 50 years ago with … WebAug 15, 2024 · A highway bridge collapsed in northern Italy on Tuesday morning, killing at least 39 people. A section of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa measuring about 262 feet long, and located 164 feet above ... WebAug 14, 2024 · What happened: A long section of the Morandi Bridge near Genoa collapsed around noon local time (or 6 a.m. ET) Tuesday. Victims: Italy's prime minister said 22 people have been confirmed dead, a ... hcs223