Arr! Yonder bridge be crumblin', mateys! Thirty-two scallywags be gettin' a good knock on their noggins!
2023-08-18
Arr matey! Yonder reel unveils the jolly ol' moment when a mighty bridge did crumble in Indonesia, leaving 32 poor souls injured! They were mere spectators, enjoyin' a duck-snatchin' challenge durin' their grand Independence Day celebrations. Shiver me timbers, a sight not to be forgotten!
In a hilarious twist of fate, a suspension bridge in Indonesia collapsed during a duck-catching contest, causing injuries to 32 people. The incident occurred during Independence Day celebrations in the village of Nanga Mentukak, East Kalimantan province. Spectators had gathered on the bridge to watch the competition, cheering and splashing around in the water as they tried to catch the fowl. However, their joy quickly turned to screams when the bridge suddenly twisted and fell, injuring those in the water, including children.Local authorities reported that 32 people were injured in the collapse, with some suffering broken bones. The victims were swiftly taken to the Community Health Center, and some were referred to the hospital for further treatment. Police revealed that the spectators had been warned not to stand on the bridge, as it was known to be unstable and unable to bear heavy loads. Unfortunately, their warnings went unheeded, leading to this disastrous outcome.
This incident is not the first bridge collapse in Indonesia. In 2014, a bridge in the Aceh province collapsed during a traditional wedding ceremony, resulting in the deaths of ten children. Another deadly bridge collapse occurred in 2011 in central Indonesia, claiming the lives of at least three people. Even in 2016, a suspension bridge connecting two small islands near Bali collapsed, causing eight fatalities. It seems like bridges in Indonesia have a knack for collapsing at the most unexpected moments!
An investigation into the recent incident is currently underway, and one can only hope that lessons will be learned to prevent such accidents in the future. Until then, it might be best to avoid bridges in Indonesia, especially during lively events involving ducks.