Italian Officials Handed Jail Terms for Genoa Bridge Disaster That Killed 43 The verdicts in the Genoa bridge disaster trial are a testament to Italy's ability to hold accountable those responsible for one of its most devastating tragedies.
On August 14, 2018, the Morandi bridge collapsed in Genoa, sending cars and trucks plummeting into the ravine below and claiming the lives of 43 people.
Giovanni Castellucci, the former head of Autostrade per l'Italia, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. This term is widely regarded as too lenient by many, who believe a harsher sentence was warranted.