Nicola Marfisi/AP The Italian engineer who designed the Genoa bridge that collapsed and killed dozens of people warned four decades ago it was at a high risk for corrosion. Riccardo Morandi wrote a report in 1979 that said the bridge’s proximity to sea air and pollution from a steel plant should have necessitated constant maintenance […]
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Bodies of 3 family members found in wreckage of Genoa bridge collapse
The bodies of three members of the same family have been discovered in the wreckage of the Genoa bridge collapse, bringing the total death toll to 43, the local government has confirmed, as cited by Reuters. The bodies were discovered in a car which was crushed beneath slabs of concrete. The Genoa prefecture added that […]
‘It was a miracle’: Survivor of Genoa bridge collapse shares his story (VIDEO)
An Italian has told RT’s Ruptly how he miraculously managed to flee the site of bridge collapse in Genoa just seconds before it fell. At least 35 people died in the tragedy, and there are fears that the death toll may rise. An injured eyewitness who walked away from the catastrophe spoke to Ruptly on […]
Inter cop brutally unlucky own goal against Genoa
Video Inter cop brutally unlucky own goal against Genoa0:39 Serie A: Inter Milan will have trouble blaming anybody for this own goal against Genoa – it was just pure bad luck. February 18th 2018 a minute ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/Football/ Football Inter cop brutally unlucky own goal against Genoa0:39 February 18th 2018 8 minutes […]
Genoa: Discover an Italian classic medieval city with a vibrant modern twist
GETTY The historic mariners’ district of Boccadasse THE VIBE Genoa once rivalled Venice for maritime importance and its huge intact medieval core, just a stroll inland from the port, is stuffed with vivid reminders of the past. The capital of Italy’s Liguria province, Genoa’s gritty charm permeates this network of narrow lanes and its historic […]