Netherlands bridge collapse leaves 2 lifeless

A bridge collapse within the Netherlands has left two lifeless and two injured, Dutch regional authorities mentioned Wednesday. 

Dutch security officers from the north and jap elements of the Gelderland area mentioned on X, previously Twitter, that the collapse within the metropolis of Lochem was as a result of an “industrial accident.” The bridge is below building. 

“Our thoughts go out to the loved ones of the victims,” the submit added.  

Exact reason behind collapse nonetheless unclear

The authorities later added in a separate submit that the reason for the collapse remains to be unclear and mentioned analysis is being performed into why the incident occurred. 

The security officers additionally informed the Dutch RTL Niuews outlet that “at least one person has been resuscitated” following the accident.

“At least another person is trapped in the bucket of the crane involved,” they added. “It could be that there is another person in that tub, which would mean a fifth person injured.”      

A journalist from Dutch newspaper De Stentor witnessed the accident.

“Suddenly there was a huge bang,” the journalist mentioned. “The entire arch started to swing. Then the whole thing fell down. We saw two construction workers fall down.”  

Rutte needs “much strength” to these affected 

In a submit on X,  outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte known as the stories of a severe accident “tragic.” He wished “much strength” to the bereaved households and people impacted by the accident.  

The Gelderland province additionally reacted to the information on-line, saying it “affected us deeply.” 

“Our condolences go out to all victims and injured people and their families,” the assertion mentioned. “We wish strength to all those involved.”  

wd/nm (AP, AFP)