S1·E1 Why Bridges Collapse: The Genoa Disaster
Synopsis
On 14 August 2018, the Polcevera Bridge in Genoa collapsed, sending 27 vehicles plummeting to the valley below. 43 people lost their lives. It was Italy’s worst ever road-bridge disaster. This film tells the story of some of the people on the bridge that day and investigates what caused the bridge to fail so catastrophically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Why...? air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Why Bridges Collapse: The Genoa Disaster') originally aired on August 12, 2019.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Why Bridges Collapse: The Genoa Disaster')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Why...?.
What happens in Why...? Season 1 Episode 1?
On 14 August 2018, the Polcevera Bridge in Genoa collapsed, sending 27 vehicles plummeting to the valley below. 43 people lost their lives. It was Italy’s worst ever road-bridge disaster. This film tells the story of some of the people on the bridge that day and investigates what caused the bridge t...