Genoa collapse in pictures: Shock pictures as Italy motorway falls – leaving ’dozens’ dead
A BRIDGE in Italy has collapsed killing at least 35 people. Shocking pictures show the rescue operation taking place following the motorway tragedy.
The Monrandi bridge in Genoa, Italy is part of the A10 motorway which runs runs over a railway line, riverbed and industrial area.
The road which is close to the French boarder connects the city of Genoa to Savona and Ventimiglia.
Both sides of the highway fell due to severe weather and torrential rain sending cars plummeting to the ground.
Police have confirmed that at least 35 people have died in the accident.
Dramatic pictures show the collapsed bridge as rescue workers search the debris.
Emergency services having been working around the clock at the scene.
Italian firefighters said cars and trucks are trapped among the rubble after falling 50 meters to the ground from the Monrandi bridge.