Bridge that killed 43 in Italy disaster finally demolished in huge explosions

Giant explosions take seconds to destroy the remains of a bridge which collapsed in Italy last year killing 43 people.

Demolition experts blew up what was left of the Morandi bridge in Genoa.

Four thousand people had to leave the area ahead of the blasts and sirens rang out minutes before the detonation.

Explosives had been put around the legs of the two large towers to destroy the remaining 4,500 tonnes.

The deck collapses in a cloud of smoke and water as eastern pylons are blown up (Getty)

The motorway bridge killed 43 almost 11 months ago (Getty)

Lagoons were built and water tanks were placed around the legs to prevent the spread of dust.

Last August families, tourists and workers fell to their deaths and 600 people lost homes when the cable stays broke on the bridge, operated by Autostrade per L-Italia.

How the bridge looked following the demolition explosions (Getty)

The broken bridge as it stood before the demolition (Getty)

A new bridge is planned to open next April to the relief of locals.

Pizzeria owner Yosanda Lala said: “It takes over an hour to get to customers on the other side of the river.”

Shocking video footage of the bridge's collapse from last August indicated the extent of the disaster .

Italian officials knew about the bridge's deterioration six months before it collapsed.