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E Autostrade CEO jailed over deadly Genoa bridge collapse in 2018
Published 16 July 2026 · europe
Italy’s court has sentenced Giovanni Castellucci, the former chief executive of Autostrade, to 12 years in prison over his role in the 2018 collapse of
Italy’s court has sentenced Giovanni Castellucci, the former chief executive of Autostrade, to 12 years in prison over his role in the 2018 collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa that killed 43.
The court ruled that poor maintenance contributed to one of Italy’s deadliest infrastructure disasters and convicted Castellucci of negligence and vehicle homicide. Families of the victims welcomed the guilty verdicts, saying the verdict acknowledged individual responsibility.
But they also criticised the lengthy probe that led to some charges expiring and several defendants being acquitted. The Morandi Bridge collapse has come to symbolise the consequences of neglected infrastructure and public safety.
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Published: July 17, 2026 • 4:29 AM IST · Updated: July 17, 2026 • 5:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Italy’s court has sentenced Giovanni Castellucci, the former chief executive of Autostrade, to 12 years in prison over his role in the 2018 collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa that killed 43. The court ruled that poor maintenance contributed to one of Italy’s deadliest infrastructure disasters and convicted Castellucci of negligence and vehicle homicide.
Families of the victims welcomed the guilty verdicts, saying the verdict acknowledged individual responsibility.
But they also criticised the lengthy probe that led to some charges expiring and several defendants being acquitted.
The Morandi Bridge collapse has come to symbolise the consequences of neglected infrastructure and public safety.
Al Jazeera's Camille Nedelec reports Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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