Death Toll from Brazil Bridge Collapse Rises to 10
The collapse of a key bridge in northern Brazil has left 10 dead, 7 missing, and raised environmental concerns over hazardous materials in the Tocantins River.
- The Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira bridge, connecting the states of Maranhão and Tocantins, collapsed six days ago, with investigations into the cause still ongoing.
- The confirmed death toll has increased to 10, with 7 individuals still unaccounted for, as rescue operations continue with over 70 workers involved.
- Three trucks carrying hazardous materials, including 22,000 liters of pesticides and 76 tons of sulfuric acid, fell into the Tocantins River during the collapse.
- Authorities have determined that the chemical tanks remained intact, reducing the risk of contamination in the river, though initial concerns delayed rescue efforts.
- The bridge, built in the 1960s and spanning 500 meters, was a vital transportation link for the region, and its failure has disrupted local connectivity.
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