Road collapsed in Çanakkale, boats washed ashore
Quick Look
- Due to the heavy rain in Biga district of Çanakkale, the road at the entrance of Demirci Dere Bridge collapsed and was closed to traffic, but was reopened at 18.30.
- Due to the same rainfall and storm effects, many boats washed ashore in the Gallipoli district and some were damaged by taking on water.
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Why It Matters
Çanakkale province is sensitive to sudden downpours, especially in spring and autumn. Such weather events can have an impact on local infrastructure and shipping.
A part of the road at the bridge entrance collapsed due to heavy rain in the Biga district of Çanakkale.
Following the weather forecasts made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, heavy rain was effective in the city throughout the day. Due to heavy rain, a collapse occurred at around 17:00 on the road at the entrance of the Demirci Creek Bridge in Gümüşçay town of Biga district. Security measures were taken in the region by Gümüşçay Municipality teams and the road was closed to traffic. As a result of the work carried out by municipal teams in the region, the road was reopened to traffic at around 18.30.
MANY BOATS ARE LANDED
On the other hand, due to the heavy rain and the storm, many boats washed ashore in the Gallipoli district. Some boats were also damaged by taking in water.
Open Questions
- The technical reasons for the road collapse were not explained in detail.
- The exact number and damage capacity of boating accidents were not specified.
