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Vital bridge collapses in Rupununi
The Moco-Moco Bridge, a key structure in Region Nine linking Lethem to St. Ignatius, collapsed under the weight of a truck transporting an excavator. The rear of the vehicle, with the excavator in its tray, was lodged in the creek below. Fortunately, the four occupants of the vehicle managed to escape unhurt.
According to reports, constant rains may have caused the foundation of the bridge to deteriorate to the extent where the structure became unstable.
The recovery effort underway following the mishap.
Kaieteur News learnt that the weakening of the 21-metre (70ft.)- long structure was reported to the Regional Chairman on Wednesday, but despite this, nothing was done to warn users of the bridge.
This newspaper understands that the bridge, which is mainly used when heavy machinery is being transported, was built to withstand just about five tons. The weight of the truck, minus the excavator which was being transported in the tray, was approximately five tons.
The bridge was reportedly rehabilitated sometime last year. Over the years, residents of Region Nine have been concerned about the moving of heavy duty machinery to and from the South Rupununi area, as it would usually result in damage to their bridges.
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