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Italy Jails Executives Over Genoa Bridge Collapse

Italy Jails Executives Over Genoa Bridge Collapse

The trial exposed serious lapses in maintenance and oversight by the motorway operator, with prosecutors arguing that cost-cutting led to the disaster.

Relatives packed the courtroom and many wept as the verdicts were read.

Italy’s infrastructure has been under heightened scrutiny since the tragedy.

The court also ordered millions in compensation.

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Italy
Country in southern Europe
Genoa
Italian city
Polcevera Viaduct
Demolished highway bridge in Genoa, Italy