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Impressive images show the moment a hole opens up near the Estreito bridge, minutes before its complete collapse.
The JK Bridge, which connected Strait (MA) e Aguiarnopolis (TO), fell last Sunday (23), in a disaster that shocked the region.
Moments before the bridge collapsed, a bus driver captured footage showing cracks and holes appearing in the bridge's structure.
He managed to cross it, but others vehicles were not so lucky. It is estimated that between five and seven fell into the Tocantins River.
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Victims and rescues
Among those rescued was Jairo, a resident of Tucuruí (PA), who was found alive. However, his wife and daughter are among those missing. At least eight people remain missing to date.
The searches, led by the Fire Department, were interrupted during the night for security reasons and will resume on Monday (24).
The situation is aggravated by the presence of two trucks carrying sulfuric acid, which fell into the river during the collapse, creating a risk of chemical contamination.
The Estreito City Hall issued a warning, asking residents to avoid any contact with the waters of the Tocantins River. Meanwhile, specialized teams assess the environmental impacts and assist in searches.
Authorities are investigating the causes of the collapse. The case reinforces the urgent need for inspection and maintenance of bridges and viaducts throughout Brazil. The history of negligence in critical infrastructure raises concerns about new accidents.
