# Trigno River bridge collapse and recovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trigno-river-bridge-collapse-and-recovery
> Updated: 2026-09-18T15:48:40.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Following the collapse of the Statale 16 bridge over the Trigno River on April 2, recovery and investigation efforts have progressed into the autumn. 

In early September, dredging and reclamation operations commenced on the riverbed to facilitate searches for missing fisherman Domenico Racanati and to prepare for bridge reconstruction. These works, assigned to BCM Service Srl by the Molise Region, required local ordinances to prohibit unauthorized access to the site for safety and to check for unexploded ordnance.

Technical investigations remain ongoing. Experts have noted that searching for Racanati requires navigating significant debris and ferrous material beneath the collapsed structure. Estimations suggest that removing the wreckage and steel beams could cost between 6 and 8 million euros due to the logistical complexities involved.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Italy: Investigations continue into Trigno bridge collapse and fatal San Salvo crash

Experts are conducting forensic investigations into the Trigno bridge collapse and a fatal road collision in San Salvo, Italy, to determine the technical causes and reconstruct the events.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-investigations-continue-into-trigno-bridge-collapse-and-fatal-san-salvo-crash

### 2026-09-05: Trigno River dredging begins following bridge collapse

Dredging and reclamation work is starting on the Trigno River following the Statale 16 bridge collapse. Authorities have banned unauthorized access to the area to ensure safety during searches and repairs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trigno-river-dredging-begins-following-bridge-collapse

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