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Genoa bridge disaster: Ex-highway chief jailed for 12 years

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An Italian court has sentenced former highway chief Giovanni Castellucci to 12 years in prison for his role in the 2018 Genoa bridge disaster. The conviction stems from charges of vehicle homicide and negligence following the collapse of the Morandi Bridge, which resulted in the deaths of 43 people. The trial involved 57 defendants and concluded after four years of hearings. AI

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Genoa bridge disaster: Ex-highway chief jailed for 12 years

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Italian court sentences ex-highway chief to 12 years’ jail over Genoa bridge disaster

    An Italian court on Thursday sentenced the former head of motorway operator Autostrade per l’Italia to 12 years for his role in a deadly bridge disaster eight years ago. Giovanni Castellucci was found guilty of vehicle homicide and negligence related to the collapse of the bridge…

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