A bridge collapses and falls on a highway in Genoa

A viaduct along which a motorway runs has collapsed on Tuesday in the Italian town of Genoa, but for now have not disclosed information about possible vehicles involved or personal injury

A viaduct along which a motorway runs has collapsed on Tuesday in the Italian city of Genoa, but for the moment have not disclosed information about possible vehicles involved or personal injuries, the local press reported. However, the Italian transport minister already speaks of «immense tragedy».

The Polcevera viaduct, used by the A10 motorway, has collapsed due to unknown causes. Up to the area, troops from security forces, fire fighters and ambulances have already been displaced, according to the newspaper ‘Il Corriere della Sera’.

The first images broadcast on social networks show the partial collapse of the bridge, which has collapsed in an urban area. According to the firefighters who work in the area, there are people trapped under the rubble.

At least there are already 10 people dead.