Genoa Bridge Collapse Investigation

Former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia is convicted for his role in the 2018 collapse of Ponte Morandi, which killed 43 people.

2026 · Italy · infrastructure

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5 historical parallels

• Quebec Bridge Collapse 1907

  The partially completed superstructure of the Quebec Bridge collapses, claiming 76 lives.

• Panama Canal Opening 1914

  The Panama Canal was officially opened, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• Ovada Dam Burst 1935

  A dam burst near Ovada, Italy, killing an estimated 250 people.

• Creditanstalt Bankruptcy 1931

  The bankruptcy of Austria's largest bank, Creditanstalt, leading to a banking collapse in Central Europe and contributing to the worldwide financial crisis.

• I-35W Mississippi River Bridge Collapse 2007

  Steel-truss bridge collapse in Minneapolis; renewed focus on bridge inspection and infrastructure resilience.