Genoa bridge collapse trial postponed after first hearing ends ‘prematurely’

Trial of 59 defendants over fatal collapse of Morandi Bridge in 2018 will continue in September

A trial of 59 defendants accused of manslaughter and undermining transport safety after dozens of people were killed when Genoa's Morandi Bridge collapsed almost four years ago has been postponed until September after the first hearing on Thursday lasted less than two hours.

Judge Paolo Lepri said the first hearing had ended resoundingly prematurely" and that the second one was scheduled for 12 September, during which judges would decide on requests made by the civil claimants.