Bridge collapses while truck with heavy machinery passes in Novo Repartimento, Pará

The accident happened when a large truck, carrying a heavy machine, was trying to cross the structure that sits on a stream in the region. The bridge structure was completely destroyed.

Part of the truck ended up tipping over and falling into the stream bed. There is no information about injuries.

The circumstances that led to the collapse of the wooden bridge are still being investigated by local authorities.

In a statement, Novo Repartimento City Hall reported that a technical team from the Department of Works has already been sent to the scene of the accident to assess the damage.

The city hall also said that it is taking all necessary measures to facilitate the repair and reconstruction of the structure, reestablishing traffic on the rural road as quickly as possible.