A 15-year-old girl has died after a suspension bridge collapsed over a river in southwestern France. The girl fell into the water when the bridge collapsed.
The typing of several French media, including France 24.
the Girl’s mother, who was also on the bridge, was rescued by passers-by.
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the Bridge, which is from the 1930s, should be able to handle a weight of up to 19 tonnes. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix
Four people have been rescued after the accident, but managed to continue after several survivors, as well as a truck and at least one other car fell into the water, according to local authorities.
the Bridge connects the towns of Mirepoix-sur-Tarn and Bessieres, which is located 30 kilometers north of Toulouse.
According to the local beredskabschef is the bridge’s security been regularly checked.
