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Prosecutors Open Corruption Probe Into VRAEM Bridge Collapse During Installation

The inquiry targets procurement and oversight on the emergency project following document seizures at the regional transport office.

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VRAEM: Colapsa puente modular que estaba punto de ser inaugurado en la provincia de La Mar, en Ayacucho

Overview

  • Ayacucho’s anti-corruption prosecutors launched a preliminary case and seized files from the regional transport directorate tied to the Tunkimayo modular bridge project.
  • The bridge failed on Sunday, Oct. 26, during assembly and positioning operations in Tunkimayo, Anco (La Mar), before its inauguration under works overseen by the regional transport authority.
  • No injuries were reported, but the collapse caused major material damage and affected the Camisea gas main near kilometer 193, prompting TGP safety inspections.
  • The structure was a 42.67‑meter Acrow modular span donated by the Transport Ministry to the Ayacucho regional government for emergency connectivity in the VRAEM.
  • Transit on the corridor remains disrupted as residents demand accountability and cite unstable terrain and absent supervision, while the DRTC labels it a technical incident and orders a full evaluation.