Witness History: Archive 2011 - Bologna bomb

Bologna bomb

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In August 1980 a huge bomb destroyed much of Bologna train station in Italy. 85 people were killed, and hundreds were injured.

Right-wing extremists were eventually convicted of planting the bomb.

A survivor talks about that day.

Photo: Associated Press

Published on Wednesday, 3rd August 2011.

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