Here’s a collection of photos from the Port of Genoa, where the Jolly Nero crashed into the 55-meter tall port control tower late Tuesday night, causing it to completely collapse along with the adjacent building. 7 people have been confirmed killed so far. gCaptain’s coverage of the incident can be found HERE.
Update: New video added at bottom.
Genoa port control tower. Photo: PanoramioPhoto: Italian Coast GuardPhoto: Italian Coast GuardPhoto: Vigili del FuocoPhoto: Vigili del FuocoPhoto: Vigili del FuocoPhoto: Vigili del FuocoPhoto: Vigili del FuocoPhoto: Vigili del FuocoMV Jolly Nero file photo. Photo via Messina LinesThe damaged stern of the Jolly Nero after it smashed into a control tower. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
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October 13, 2026
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