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In pictures: Genoa motorway bridge collapse

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

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

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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