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Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge Source: AAP

The bridge collapse in the Italian port city Genoa, which killed at least 39 people, is being blamed on poorly maintained infrastructure. It's prompted engineers in Australia and around the world to consider the safety of other bridges, and potential measures to prevent similar tragedies occurring.


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By Michelle Rimmer, Sopharany Hay

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The bridge collapse in the Italian port city Genoa, which killed at least 39 people, is being blamed on poorly maintained infrastructure. It's prompted engineers in Australia and around the world to consider the safety of other bridges, and potential measures to prevent similar tragedies occurring.



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