Colombia: Bridge collapse leaves ten dead in Cundinamarca January 15

Event

A bridge collapse in Cundinamarca department left at least ten construction workers dead and three others injured on Monday, January 15. The bridge, located in the Chirajara area near Guayabetal, reportedly collapsed around 12:00 (local time) on Monday; the bridge was still under construction at the time of the collapse and was expected to open in late March, facilitating the movement of traffic between Bogotá and Villavivencio (Meta department). An associated investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse. According to local authorities, consequent traffic disruptions are expected in the coming hours near the adjacent areas of Buenavista (Meta department) and the Naranjal tollbooth (Cundinamarca department) as recovery efforts continue.

Advice

Individuals in the affected areas are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for associated traffic disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.