At least 7 killed in Bridge collapse in Brazil

The bridge over the Jacui River is located between the municipalities of Agudo and Restinga Seca, in the state's central region, and is 314 meters long. According to the local authorities, about 80 to 100 meters of the bridge fell into the river and the rest of the construction was blocked because it may crumble down as well.

The authorities believe that the accident may have been caused by the strong current of the Jacui River, whose water level is above the normal point because of the rain. For that reason, a second bridge over the river was also blocked from traffic.

About 30 people are estimated to having been at the bridge at the time of the accident; vehicles were carried out by the strong current of the Jacui River; Kazinform cites Xinhua.

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