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In pictures: Genoa motorway bridge collapse

EPA Wide shot shows large section of bridge collapsed, with remaining part exposedEPA

A major motorway suspension bridge has collapsed in the Italian port city of Genoa during bad weather.

Dozens of people are reported to have died.

A huge section of the bridge is missing

Google street view shows how it looked before

Google Street View An image showing how bridge looked beforeGoogle Street View

Photographs show a vehicle dangerously close to the edge after the collapse

Reuters The collapsed section of bridge is seen in the Italian port city of GenoaReuters
Reuters A van is seen very close to edge in closer in shotReuters

Debris has fallen onto rail tracks and nearby buildings

Reuters Debris is piled high and spilling over a pedestrian walkway belowReuters
EPA Rescuers climb on foot over large pieces of road wreckage, amid rain and poor conditionsEPA

Local ambulance and fire officials are looking for survivors

EPA A rescuer climbs a ladder up into large slab of road concreteEPA
AFP Large mound of debris is shown blocking a road, surrounded by emergency servicesAFP

Crowds have gathered at the scene

EPA Crowd of people with umbrellas look on at the collapsed bridgeEPA
AFP A chunk of road is pictured lying on its side as people look on at rescue effortsAFP

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