Topic: genoa bridge that collapsed had a huge flaw

A bridge that collapsed killing at least 26 people in the Italian city of Genoa was almost certainly brought down by a fatal flaw in its construction or wear and tear inspectors missed, experts say. A huge 260ft section of the 50-year-old Morandi bridge gave way about 11.30am on Tuesday as the arterial highway west of the city centre was packed with cars and trucks. Cars fell 150ft along with tonnes of twisted steel and concrete debris into a river, railroad tracks and an industrial zone b...