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Terrifying Moment Bridge Collapses on Opening Day
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- A suspension bridge in Pangandaran Regency, West Java, Indonesia, collapsed shortly after its inauguration, causing several injuries as villagers and officials fell into the river below.
- The incident occurred when a rope snapped, causing the 196-foot-long Pongpet Suspension Bridge to tilt while dozens of locals were crossing it.
- Despite the collapse, the bridge’s main structure remained intact, and no fatalities were reported, though several people sustained minor injuries and abrasions.
- Army officials noted that locals ignored warnings about the bridge’s capacity due to excitement over the new infrastructure intended to improve connectivity for Margacinta Village.
- The bridge has been closed for urgent repairs as authorities investigate its strength and structural integrity.
