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Brazil bungee tragedy triggers charges as instructors allegedly dumped student from bridge; past 'body drop' video surfaces
world-news23 days ago

Brazil bungee tragedy triggers charges as instructors allegedly dumped student from bridge; past 'body drop' video surfaces

Three Brazilian bungee instructors have been charged with the death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas after they allegedly hurled her from an abandoned railway bridge without a safety rope. A resurfaced 2022 video shows one of the suspects joking about throwing a body off the same bridge, prompting wider scrutiny. The suspects say they “blacked out” and cannot recall who was supposed to attach the rope; if convicted they could face 6 to 30 years in prison.

via New York Post|
#brazil#bridge#bungee-jump
Brave Bridge Rescue Brings Kitty Kirby Home
pets27 days ago

Brave Bridge Rescue Brings Kitty Kirby Home

A Kentucky woman spots a tiny black kitten on a bridge, pulls over, and safely rescues him (Kirby). After a quick check for fleas or mites, she brings him home to meet her clan of pets and eventually adopts him, with Kirby warming up to a fellow rescued kitten and fitting into the loving, multi-pet household.

via The Dodo|
#adoption#bridge#kentucky
Italy approves world's longest suspension bridge from Sicily to mainland
world11 months ago

Italy approves world's longest suspension bridge from Sicily to mainland

Thousands in Sicily protested against Italy's plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, citing concerns over environmental impact, earthquake risks, mafia interference, and expropriation of families, despite government claims of economic and strategic benefits. The project, scheduled to start full construction between 2026 and 2032, aims to significantly reduce crossing times and boost regional growth, but faces opposition from residents and environmental groups.

via Al Jazeera|
#bridge#environment#infrastructure
Italy Approves Longest Suspension Bridge to Connect Sicily and Mainland
world11 months ago

Italy Approves Longest Suspension Bridge to Connect Sicily and Mainland

Italy has approved plans to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland over the Strait of Messina, with construction expected to start in 2026 and finish by 2032. The project, costing around 13.5 billion euros, aims to boost regional prosperity but faces challenges such as seismic activity, environmental concerns, and local opposition. If successful, it could significantly improve transportation and economic development in southern Italy.

via NPR|
#bridge#construction#infrastructure
Barge Strike Halts Oklahoma Highway Traffic
transportation2 years ago

Barge Strike Halts Oklahoma Highway Traffic

A highway in Oklahoma has reopened after engineers inspected a bridge that was struck by a barge over the Arkansas River, south of Sallisaw. The Oklahoma State Patrol closed US-59, but the bridge was later cleared for traffic with no reported injuries. The cause of the barge striking the bridge remains unclear, while in Baltimore, cleanup efforts are underway after a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier in the week.

via KOMO News|
#arkansas-river#barge#bridge
"Barge Collision Diverts Traffic on Oklahoma Bridge, State Patrol Responds"
transportation2 years ago

"Barge Collision Diverts Traffic on Oklahoma Bridge, State Patrol Responds"

The Oklahoma State Patrol closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River, diverting traffic from the area. The bridge will remain closed until it can be inspected, and there were no reports of injuries on the highway or the barge. The cause of the barge hitting the bridge is not immediately known. This incident comes as engineers work to lift a section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.

via The Associated Press|
#arkansas-river#barge#bridge
"Engineers Recommend Replacement of Washington Bridge, Leaving Residents and Businesses Disheartened"
infrastructure2 years ago

"Engineers Recommend Replacement of Washington Bridge, Leaving Residents and Businesses Disheartened"

Engineers have found significant structural deficiencies in the westbound Washington Bridge, leading to the conclusion that it must be torn down and rebuilt, potentially taking up to two years. The deficiencies pose a risk to the newer eastbound structure, prompting the opening of the eastbound bridge to three lanes of traffic in each direction to alleviate congestion. The governor indicated that a "day of reckoning" is coming and legal action may be considered, pending the completion of a forensic analysis and review by engineering firms.

via WPRI.com|
#bridge#engineers#infrastructure
"Firefighter's Heroic Rescue: Truck Hanging Over Kentucky Bridge"
us2 years ago

"Firefighter's Heroic Rescue: Truck Hanging Over Kentucky Bridge"

A firefighter in Louisville, Kentucky, made a daring rescue of a trapped driver in a tractor-trailer that was hanging over the side of a bridge above the Ohio River after a multivehicle crash. Using a rope system, the firefighter, Bryce Carden, was lowered to the driver, cut her out of her seatbelt, and reassured her as they were lifted to safety, about 100 feet above the river.

via The New York Times|
#accident#bridge#firefighter
"Deadly Bus Accident in Mali: 31 Killed as Vehicle Plunges off Bridge"
accidents2 years ago

"Deadly Bus Accident in Mali: 31 Killed as Vehicle Plunges off Bridge"

In Mali, 31 people died and at least 10 were injured after a bus en route to Burkina Faso from Kenieba veered off a bridge and plunged into the Bagoe river, with officials attributing the likely cause to the driver's failure to control the vehicle. The victims included citizens of various West African countries, and the incident highlights the common occurrence of road accidents in Mali due to poor road conditions, vehicles, and regulation.

via BBC.com|
#accidents#bridge#bus-accident