Italy Bridge Collapse

The collapse of the Morandi Bridge sent dozens of cars and three trucks plunging as much as 45 meters (150 feet) to the ground Tuesday as many Italian families were on the road ahead of Wednesday's major summer holiday. The collapse took place after a violent storm in Genoa. Civil protection authorities confirmed Wednesday that 39 people had died and 15 were injured. Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said three children were among the dead. Working with heavy equipment, rescuers climbed over concrete slabs with sniffer dogs all through the night and into the day, searching for survivors or bodies.

PHOTO: Morandi Highway bridge collapsed during a violent storm in Genoa Italy

PHOTO: Rescue teams climbing over the rubble of a collapsed portion of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy., Photo Date: August 14, 2018

PHOTO: Polcevera bridge of A10 highway, known as "Morandi bridge" in Genoa, Italy, Photo Date: 2/28/12

PHOTO: Morandi Highway bridge collapsed during a violent storm in Genoa Italy, Photo Date: 8/14/18

PHOTO: Highway bridge collapsed during a violent storm in Genoa Italy, Photo Date: 8/14/18