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"Unveiling the Victims: Venice Crash Sparks Controversial Road Debate in Italy"

The identities of the 21 tourists killed in a coach crash near Venice have been confirmed, including nine Ukrainians, a toddler from Germany, and a pregnant Croatian woman on her honeymoon. Controversy is mounting over Italy's aging road infrastructure, with debate focusing on the condition of the guardrail involved in the crash. The main theory is that the driver made a hazardous maneuver or fell ill, as there were no signs of braking or contact with other vehicles. Critics argue that the tragedy could have been avoided if newer, more secure barriers had been in place. Italy's road infrastructure is criticized for being old and poorly maintained, with concerns raised about the slow progress of necessary roadworks.

2 years ago•Source: The Guardian

"Publix parking deck collapse in Atlanta blamed on crane truck"

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1.14 min•2 years ago

"Publix parking deck collapse in Atlanta blamed on crane truck"

A parking deck in Atlanta partially collapsed after an unauthorized person drove a crane truck onto the upper level, past weight-limit warning signs. The incident occurred at the Summerhill Station parking deck, which is anchored by a Publix Super Market. The driver of the truck was injured but not in a life-threatening condition. The deck, owned by Branch Properties, will undergo repairs soon. The Summerhill Station complex, located in a former parking lot near Turner Field, opened in June and includes a Publix store and other retail spaces.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution