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Greece Bridge Collapse: Locals Risk Lives Daily
19 Jul
Summary
- Locals in Greece risk their lives by using a collapsed bridge.
- The bridge collapsed three years ago due to rising waters.
- Authorities have not taken measures to prevent bridge usage.
Locals in the municipality of Tempi, Greece, continue to use a bridge that collapsed three years ago. The structure, connecting a village to a town, gave way in September 2023 due to rising waters from Storm Daniel. Despite the significant danger, residents and farmers regularly drive vehicles, including pickup trucks, over the remnants of the bridge to avoid longer detours.
Authorities have not taken any measures to prevent the hazardous usage of the collapsed bridge. The remaining concrete support holding the middle section is precarious, and the added weight of vehicles could hasten its failure. This ongoing situation poses a severe risk to public safety, with the potential for catastrophic consequences if the bridge were to fully collapse.
