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The ex-CEO of Italian highway operator and 31 others convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse
By Colleen Barry, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 5 min read
An Italian court on Thursday convicted the former CEO of Italy's main highway operator and 31 others in the 2018 Genoa highway bridge collapse that sent vehicles plunging and killed 43 people, a disaster that exposed serious lapses in the maintenance of Italian infrastructure. Dozens of family me...
Key takeaway ” The former chief executive of highway operator Autostrade per l'Italia, Giovanni Castellucci, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, the longest sentence handed down after four hours of deliberation in the trial that spanned four years.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The devastating bridge collapse in Italy may seem like a distant tragedy, but it resonates with San Antonio 's own concerns about infrastructure maintenance. As the city continues to grow and invest in its transportation systems, the importance of regular upkeep and inspections cannot be overstated. The Morandi bridge disaster serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of neglecting critical infrastructure, and San Antonio's leaders would do well to take note. With the city's own bridges and highways requiring constant maintenance, the community must remain vigilant and ensure that those responsible for upkeep are held accountable. The trial's focus on the roles of various entities, including private operators and government agencies, also raises questions about the distribution of responsibility in San Antonio's own infrastructure projects, and how the city can strike a balance between public and private interests to prioritize public safety.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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