Motorway Bridge in Italy Collapses, 22 Confirmed Dead
- 6 years ago
Motorway Bridge in
Italy Collapses,
22 Confirmed Dead A bridge near the northwestern Italian city of Genoa has fallen. The collapse sent vehicles plummeting up to 295 feet
to the ground. The unexpected disaster killed at least 22 people. Officials are concerned there are more people that have been killed
or injured. Footage has circulated showing the
bridge collapsing. It appears one of the towers holding the suspension fell apart. Heavy rain storms are believed to have caused the disaster. The collapsed section of the bridge had fallen on rail tracks below it. French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted a message of sympathy to the people of Italy.
Italy Collapses,
22 Confirmed Dead A bridge near the northwestern Italian city of Genoa has fallen. The collapse sent vehicles plummeting up to 295 feet
to the ground. The unexpected disaster killed at least 22 people. Officials are concerned there are more people that have been killed
or injured. Footage has circulated showing the
bridge collapsing. It appears one of the towers holding the suspension fell apart. Heavy rain storms are believed to have caused the disaster. The collapsed section of the bridge had fallen on rail tracks below it. French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted a message of sympathy to the people of Italy.