One dead and eight injured after bridge collapse in Greece – Latest news – news

23 July 2023 at 12:46 One dead and eight injured after bridge collapse in Greece An older motorway bridge under construction collapsed near the city of Patras. Two people have lost their lives and it is being investigated whether more were affected. – Six people are trapped under the ruins, rescuers told the AFP news agency. According to Greek media, the bridge that collapsed was to be demolished because it was unstable. Two heavy machines were working on the bridge when it collapsed on Sunday. Patras is located on the coast, just over 200 kilometers west of the capital Athens. The collapse occurred in the Proastio area on the road to Athens. Greek media previously reported that two had died in the accident, but according to fire crews on the scene, one person has been confirmed dead.



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