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Experts prepare to demolish Morandi Bridge in Genova

cde.news desk · 1 min read
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epa07622359 A general view of preliminary operations for the demolition of the first buildings in Via Porro, which are located under the remains of the former Morandi viaduct, in Genoa, northern Italy, 03 June 2019. The new viaduct replacing the Morandi bridge is expected to be completed by 2020. The Morandi bridge partially collapsed on 14 August 2018, killing 43 people. EPA-EFE/LUCA ZENNARO

 

Demolition experts are set to blow up what remains of the Morandi bridge on Friday in the Italian city of Genoa nearly a year after the structure collapsed.

Around 3,400 persons were evacuated ahead of explosions to bring down two large towers consisting of about 4,500 tonnes of concrete and steel.

Water tanks have been placed around the towers to prevent the spread of dust.

Forty-three people were killed when part of the bridge, and cars travelling along it, fell 45 metres last August.

 

Via Rai News

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