A bridge has collapsed onto a main motorway in South Africa killing two people and injuring 20.The temporary structure made out of scaffolding crushed at least three cars. A taxi driver was reportedly among those who died when the bridge buckled onto the M1 motorway in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Wednesday afternoon.
Reports suggest a third person may also have been killed.
At least 20 people have been injured, including five who are believed to be in critical condition.
Following the collapse, emergency services were trying to free people from a vehicle trapped underneath the bridge's scaffolding.
The accident also led to road closures and traffic jams during rush hour.
Contractor Murray & Roberts had erected the bridge as part of a construction project, which was designed to connect Sandton with the neighbourhood of Alexandra.
In a statement, the company said: “Murray & Roberts can confirm that this afternoon, a support structure that was erected to enable the construction of a pedestrian bridge… collapsed.”
“The exact cause of the incident is not known at this time. All our incident response procedures have been initiated, our support services have been [mobilised] and relevant authorities have been advised,” the statement said.
Reports suggest a third person may also have been killed.
At least 20 people have been injured, including five who are believed to be in critical condition.
Following the collapse, emergency services were trying to free people from a vehicle trapped underneath the bridge's scaffolding.
The accident also led to road closures and traffic jams during rush hour.
Contractor Murray & Roberts had erected the bridge as part of a construction project, which was designed to connect Sandton with the neighbourhood of Alexandra.
In a statement, the company said: “Murray & Roberts can confirm that this afternoon, a support structure that was erected to enable the construction of a pedestrian bridge… collapsed.”
“The exact cause of the incident is not known at this time. All our incident response procedures have been initiated, our support services have been [mobilised] and relevant authorities have been advised,” the statement said.
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