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Truck falls through bridge, Mahdia cut off
Access to and from the mining town of Madhia was disrupted yesterday when a laden lorry
The laden truck as it tried to cross the Madhia Bridge.
attempted to make it across an already fragile bridge.
Persons on the ground said that the bridge was opened a few days ago to accommodate only light vehicles because of slight damage. However a motor lorry driver ignoring the erected signs took the chance to cross.
As a result of the weight, the bridge broke as one of the truck wheels broke through, causing the vehicle to become stuck. A number of persons and vehicles trying to go in and out of the community were stranded.
The bridge is said to be the last access bridge to Mahdia.
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