Highway Executive Given 12-Year Sentence Over Deadly Bridge Collapse in Italy

Giovanni Castellucci, who managed the company responsible for the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the bridge's collapse in 2018, which tragically killed 43 people. This verdict underscores the severe consequences faced by those responsible for catastrophic structural failures that result in loss of life. The case highlights the importance of accountability in engineering and infrastructure management, serving as a critical reminder for the industry to prioritize safety and oversight to prevent such disasters in the future.