In pictures: Genoa motorway bridge collapse

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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

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

Google street view shows how it looked before

An image showing how bridge looked beforeImage source, Google Street View

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

The collapsed section of bridge is seen in the Italian port city of GenoaImage source, Reuters
A van is seen very close to edge in closer in shotImage source, Reuters

Debris has fallen onto rail tracks and nearby buildings

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

Local ambulance and fire officials are looking for survivors

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

Crowds have gathered at the scene

Crowd of people with umbrellas look on at the collapsed bridgeImage source, EPA
A chunk of road is pictured lying on its side as people look on at rescue effortsImage source, AFP

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