Genoa Bridge Is Demolished, Erasing An Artifact Of Deadly Collapse
Forty-three people died when a section of the Morandi bridge collapsed last August. Since then, the bridge that was once an icon of the Italian city has served mainly as a reminder of the tragedy.
by Bill Chappell
Jun 28, 2019
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Nearly a year after a long stretch of the Morandi bridge collapsed in Genoa, Italy, a demolition team blew up the structure's remaining pylons Friday morning in a spectacular sight that local leaders say will help the city heal.
The collapse last
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