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About The Tragic Collapse Of The Morandi Bridge | What Went Wrong: Countdown to Catastrophe

We delve into the harrowing events surrounding the tragic collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa on June 28, 2019. The catastrophic failure of this iconic bridge resulted in 43 lives lost and widespread devastation. Join us as we explore the immediate aftermath, the heroic efforts of rescue teams, and the investigation into the factors that contributed to this disaster. Survivors and first responders recall some of the greatest disasters of modern history and how engineering errors were frequently responsible for the traumatic events. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

The Tragic Collapse Of The Morandi Bridge | What Went Wrong: Countdown to Catastrophe is presented by Wonder. Its listed runtime is 47 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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The Tragic Collapse Of The Morandi Bridge | What Went Wrong: Countdown to Catastrophe
Category
Society
Runtime
47 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Wonder

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