Former Italian motorway chief sentenced to 12 years for bridge collapse

The former chief executive of Italy’s primary highway operator has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for his role in a bridge collapse. The court found him guilty of negligence that led to the tragic incident, which occurred during his tenure. This verdict underscores the accountability of top executives for infrastructure failures. The trial, which drew significant media attention, concluded after years of legal proceedings. The convicted executive had overseen the company responsible for managing the majority of Italy’s motorways, and the court determined that his actions or inactions contributed to structural deficiencies that caused the bridge to fall.