Former motorway chief executive Giovanni Castellucci has been sentenced to 12 years in prison over the devastating Genoa bridge collapse that claimed 43 lives when the flyover gave way, sending vehicles plunging from the structure.
The tragedy, in which dozens of people died as the motorway bridge fell, stands as one of Italy's worst modern infrastructure disasters. Castellucci's lengthy custodial sentence reflects the severity of the loss of life and the accountability sought by victims' families and Italian authorities.
The case drew widespread attention to the state of ageing road infrastructure across Italy and prompted urgent questions about maintenance obligations and corporate responsibility for public safety.
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