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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 exposed

Google street view shows how it looked before

Google Street View An image showing how bridge looked before

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 Genoa

Reuters A van is seen very close to edge in closer in shot

Debris has fallen onto rail tracks and nearby buildings

Reuters Debris is piled high and spilling over a pedestrian walkway below

EPA Rescuers climb on foot over large pieces of road wreckage, amid rain and poor conditions

Local ambulance and fire officials are looking for survivors

EPA A rescuer climbs a ladder up into large slab of road concrete

AFP Large mound of debris is shown blocking a road, surrounded by emergency services

Crowds have gathered at the scene

EPA Crowd of people with umbrellas look on at the collapsed bridge

AFP A chunk of road is pictured lying on its side as people look on at rescue efforts

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