A tragic incident occurred in La Louvière, Belgium, where a highway bridge under demolition collapsed on Thursday. The collapse led to the death of one worker and injured two others when a section of the structure fell onto a barge below. Mayor Jacques Gobert reported that two workers were trapped but were rescued, although one worker went missing and was later found deceased. Emergency services mobilized over 40 responders for the rescue efforts, and local authorities began an investigation while also setting up a support center for victims' families.
A bridge under demolition in La Louvière collapsed, resulting in one fatality and two injuries as a portion fell onto a barge below during the operation.
Mayor Jacques Gobert confirmed that part of the structure struck a barge underneath, leading to the entrapment of two workers, who were later rescued.
Over 40 emergency responders were dispatched to assist with the rescue efforts, highlighting the extensive response to the tragic incident.
An investigation has been initiated by authorities to determine the cause of the collapse, with a support center established for the affected families.
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