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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí expands video monitoring system with smart totem at Estaiada Bridge

The government of Piauí inaugurated a smart totem integrated with an AI video surveillance system to enhance public safety at the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina.

Feb 26 • 19:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Emergency button totem installed on the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina; click activates police vehicles

An emergency button totem was installed on the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina to enhance public safety.

Feb 26 • 18:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Fast trains will still run at 10 kilometers per hour on the Karelian track next year – possibly 200 km/h in the next decade

Due to safety concerns, trains on the Karelian track in Finland will only be allowed to travel at 10 km/h for the time being, with the hope for a new bridge to allow for higher speeds in the future.

Feb 26 • 09:42 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Homemade incendiary bomb found on bridge in Drammen

A homemade incendiary device resembling a Molotov cocktail was discovered on a bridge in Drammen, Norway, prompting a police investigation.

Feb 26 • 08:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A minor fell from a bridge in Kaunas

Emergency services responded to a report of a minor who fell from a bridge in Kaunas and was found lying near the railway tracks.

Feb 24 • 07:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Reduce Speed in Snow, Rain, and Fog’…Police Implement Variable Speed Limit on Seohae Bridge

The South Korean police will enforce variable speed limits on Seohae Bridge in response to adverse weather conditions to prevent large-scale traffic accidents.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

'Inattentive' driver avoids jail for crash that killed new employee

Wayne Klingberg has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond for a crash that killed his employee, despite dash cam footage showing his dangerous driving.

Feb 23 • 03:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wooden bridge closed due to collapse risk after heavy rains raised river level in MT

A wooden bridge over the Rio Azul in Brazil has been closed due to collapse risks caused by heavy rainfall that raised the water level.

Feb 20 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Ownerless’ Bridge Between MG and SP Has No Maintenance Responsibility, and MPF Seeks Justice

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) filed a public civil action to request urgent repairs on the Divisa Bridge, which connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo, due to the lack of a responsible party for its maintenance.

Feb 19 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman is rescued alive after falling from the Macuxis Bridge in Boa Vista

A woman was rescued alive by firefighters after falling from the Macuxis Bridge in Boa Vista, Brazil, and is currently hospitalized with unknown injuries.

Feb 19 • 02:38 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Pattullo Bridge closes early after people started to climb up the arch

The Pattullo Bridge in Canada was closed prematurely after individuals began climbing the arch during a car-free weekend event, prompting police intervention and safety concerns.

Feb 18 • 03:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows the moment a horse is hit by a car on the Second Bridge, in Vila Velha

A horse was hit by a car on the Second Bridge in Vila Velha, Brazil, while accompanying another horse that was unharmed.

Feb 17 • 21:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: 24-year-old falls from bridge on the ring road

A 24-year-old man fell from a bridge onto the ring road in Thessaloniki and was transported to the hospital.

Feb 17 • 10:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Anand Dubey say about the Mulund accident?

Anand Dubey expressed serious concerns regarding the safety of the under-construction metro bridge in Mira Road and Mulund following the accident.

Feb 15 • 04:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Action in the Case of the Falling Metro Bridge Slab in Mumbai, Engineer Suspended, Company Fined 50 Million

In response to a tragic incident where a metro bridge slab collapsed in Mumbai's Mulund area, local authorities have taken strict action against the engineers and construction companies involved, including a significant fine.

Feb 14 • 17:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

What the experts say about a crack found in the Bridgewater Bridge

Experts have assessed the impact of a crack discovered in the Bridgewater Bridge just before its opening, addressing public concerns about infrastructure reliability in Tasmania.

Feb 13 • 21:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Authorities find fetus inside a box under a bridge in Coatzintla, Veracruz

Authorities discovered a fetus under a bridge in Coatzintla, Veracruz, prompting a significant security response.

Feb 13 • 20:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A man fell from a construction bridge in Jihlava, died at the scene

A man tragically died after falling from a construction bridge in Jihlava.

Feb 13 • 16:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Umahi slams vandalism of federal roads

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, highlights the serious issue of vandalism affecting federal road infrastructure in Nigeria, particularly the removal of safety devices from the Third Mainland Bridge.

Feb 12 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Subsidence in pedestrian walkway of the Mocambinho Bridge requires interventions, says Crea

The Crea-PI has identified structural issues in the pedestrian walkway of the Mocambinho Bridge in Teresina, prompting recommended interventions after community complaints.

Feb 11 • 21:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Large crack' found in $786m bridge days before it opened, documents show

A significant defect was discovered in the Bridgewater Bridge just days before its opening, prompting redesign work to ensure safety.

Feb 11 • 18:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Armed man with a rifle dies after crashing motorcycle on the Rio-Niterói Bridge

An armed man died after crashing his motorcycle into a maintenance vehicle on the Rio-Niterói Bridge early Wednesday.

Feb 11 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge that fell three times in 2022 collapses again, worrying residents in Laranjal Paulista: 'It almost always falls'

Residents of Laranjal Paulista are once again facing challenges due to the collapse of a bridge that has a history of failures.

Feb 10 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the moment when the bridge collapsed and left injured during a coffee in Candeias do Jamari, RO

A bridge collapsed in Candeias do Jamari, Brazil, injuring over 15 people during a colonial coffee event, as videos captured the moment of the incident.

Feb 9 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evros: Alert for Floods - Arda Bridge Closed, Water Level at 6.5 Meters at Pythio Bridge

Residents in Evros, Greece, are on high alert due to flooding risks as water levels at the Pythio Bridge reach 6.5 meters, prompting bridge closures and safety warnings.

Feb 8 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man recounts how he survived a 30-meter bridge fall in Ituverava, SP

Gilberto Costa, a 70-year-old contractor, survived a 30-meter plunge from a bridge in Ituverava and attributes his survival to his seatbelt and instinctive actions during the fall.

Feb 7 • 21:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Famous bridge reopened

The Lapinsalmi suspension bridge in Repovesi National Park, Finland, has been reopened after extensive renovations following safety concerns.

Feb 7 • 13:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Driver raced at outrageous speeds at the construction site

On Thursday night, police in Kite caught a driver speeding at 130 km/h in a 60 km/h zone near a bridge construction site, leading to charges of serious endangerment of traffic safety and a temporary driving ban.

Feb 6 • 15:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The two-year wait is over: The suspension bridge in Repovesi National Park is once again in use in Kouvola

The repair work on the suspension bridge in Repovesi National Park has been completed and it has been reopened for safe passage, ensuring it will last for another hundred years with minimal maintenance.

Feb 6 • 10:47 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bridges, from public interest to safety. This is how the government tries to convince the Court of Auditors

The Italian government is seeking to align with the Court of Auditors' guidelines regarding the commencement of construction on the Stretto Bridge, as indicated in the recently approved Infrastructure decree.

Feb 5 • 12:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn is updating the Pallasti Bridge and the accessibility of Kumu bus stops

This year, a major renovation project for the Pallasti Bridge on Laagna Road is set to be completed, with construction work beginning in 2027 to improve safety and accessibility for all residents, including pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users.

Feb 4 • 09:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

LOOK at what one of the busiest bridges in Zagreb looks like. Driving is not safe. Emergency repairs are starting!

Emergency repairs are set to commence on a heavily damaged bridge in Zagreb, exacerbated by recent snow and ice, affecting its safety for drivers.

Jan 15 • 07:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Nea Ionia: Cement fell on the bridge of National Resistance Avenue at the height of Agia Olga, one lane closed towards Chalandri

Cement has fallen from a bridge on National Resistance Avenue in Nea Ionia, leading to the closure of one lane towards Chalandri, as the mayor raises concerns about the structural integrity of the reinforcing and plastering.

Jan 12 • 06:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Celebrity SAS staff forced to step in to 'save a life' after major blunder

During a dangerous challenge, Celebrity SAS staff intervened to rescue a contestant facing a harness safety issue on a 15-metre ladder bridge.

Jan 11 • 22:18 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Mamdani Paves ‘The Bump,’ A Troublesome Bike Ramp at the Williamsburg Bridge

Mamdani has renovated 'The Bump,' a challenging bike ramp on the Williamsburg Bridge to improve safety and accessibility for cyclists.

Jan 6 • 23:08 UTC

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