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Survivors Recount Bridge Collapse in Genoa, Italy

Hear from two survivors of a tragic bridge collapse.

Aired 10/16/2019

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Survivors Recount Bridge Collapse in Genoa, Italy

Clip: Season 46 Episode 18 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

Hear from two survivors of a tragic bridge collapse.

In August of 2018, an 800-foot section of Genoa, Italy's Ponte Morandi Bridge collapsed, killing 43 people. Two survivors reflect on the event.

Aired 10/16/2019

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