Bridge over Teresva River collapsed in Transcarpathia while cars are driving. PHOTO
A section of a transport bridge over the Teresva River on the Mukachevo-Rohatyn highway collapsed in the Transcarpathian region, within the village of Bedevlya in Tyachiv district.
This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the press service of the Transcarpathian police.
"According to preliminary data, one of the bridge sections collapsed along with two vehicles - a truck and a car. Information about the victims is being clarified," the statement said.
Police crews, medics and rescuers are working at the scene.
According to media reports, the bridge's condition was assessed by experts as being of limited serviceability. In 2019, a temporary traffic restriction was imposed, banning vehicles weighing more than 7 tonnes. Carriers are forced to detour around the emergency bridge via local roads, making a 32 km detour.
The bridge is an integral part of the region's transport corridor, which has access to the border with 4 EU countries. It provides access for residents of Rakhiv and Tyachiv districts, to the regional centre of Zakarpattia and Mukachevo.
