Thousands of liters of chemicals in Brazilian river near bridge accident

Thousands of liters of chemicals in Brazilian river near bridge accident

The Brazilian authorities investigate after the collapse of a bridge on Sunday, in which at least four people died and truck, which were loaded with sulfuric acid and pesticides, plunged into a river. This throws concerns about possible water pollution.

the bridge and the accident

More than a dozen people are missing after the 533-meter-long Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira Bridge, which connects the northeastern cities of Estreito and Aguiarnópolis, has collapsed. According to the state news agency AGência Brasil, four trucks, three cars and three motorcycles plunged into the Tocantins River.

victim and environmental impacts

According to the Agência Brasil reports, three women and a man died in the accident, as the Maranhão fire brigade announced. The trucks transported around 25,000 liters of pesticides and 76 tons of sulfuric acid, which raises serious concerns about environmentally harmful consequences. The authorities warned the residents not to drink or bathe the water of the river.

search and rescue measures

cnn Brasil reported that the search for the missing person was discontinued due to the sulfuric acid in the river. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his condolences to the members of the victim on Monday and explained that his government would support the local authorities in coping with the emergency.

Investigations and reconstruction

The National Department of Transport Infrastructure Brazil has initiated an investigation into the cause of the fall of the bridge, the government said in a statement. In addition, the navy will provide equipment and boats to continue the search for the 13 missing persons.

The government also announced that it would be commissioned to plan and build a new bridge for the planning and construction of a new bridge.

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