A tragic incident occurred in Brazil as a bridge connecting two northern states collapsed, resulting in the loss of at least two lives and leaving a dozen individuals unaccounted for. The collapse of the Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira bridge was captured on footage by local residents, showing multiple vehicles plunging into a river as large sections of the bridge gave way.
Authorities reported that eight vehicles, including trucks, cars, and motorcycles, are missing following the collapse. The bridge, which spanned 533 meters and was constructed in the 1960s, linked the cities of Estreito and Aguiarnopolis, situated 1,300 kilometers north of Brasilia.
Rescue operations have been complicated by a sulphuric acid spill from one of the fallen trucks, raising concerns about potential contamination of the Tocantins River. The local firefighters' office highlighted the risks involved in sending divers into the river under these hazardous conditions.
This tragic incident was part of a series of unfortunate events in Brazil over the weekend. A fatal collision between a passenger bus and a truck in Minas Gerais claimed the lives of dozens of individuals, with the death toll rising to 41 as confirmed by authorities. The truck driver, who fled the scene, may face legal repercussions due to suspicions of carrying an overweight cargo that contributed to the accident.
In a separate incident, a small plane crash in the southern town of Gramado resulted in the loss of at least 10 lives, including injuries to several individuals on the ground. The plane, piloted by a Brazilian businessman traveling with his family to Sao Paulo State, struck a home's chimney and a building's second floor before crashing into a cellphone store.
