Overpass collapses in Brasília; no victims reported

Another collapse had taken place on Sunday in the garage of a

Published on 06/02/2018 - 14:37 By Pedro Peduzzi and Letycia Bond report from Agência Brasil - Brasília

Brasília - Uma parte de um viaduto desabou por volta do meio-dia no Eixão Sul, na área central da capital federal (Letycia Bond/Agência Brasill)

In 2013, auditors had detected weak spots in a number of monuments in Brasília, among them the overpass that collapsed today.Letycia Bond/Agência Brasil

Part of a roadway overpass on the main road of Brasília, Brazil's capital city and seat of the Brazilian government, collapsed Tuesday (Feb 6). The incident took place in a busy area at around midday, and partly affected a restaurant.

The place is used as a parking lot by people working nearby. Drivers were allowed to remove their vehicles from near the scene. No casualties have been reported.

Another collapse had taken place on Sunday in the garage of a residential building amid heavy rains that have pounded Brazil's capital city. No information has been released as to whether the two incidents are linked to the downpours.

In 2013, auditors had detected weak spots in a number of monuments in Brasília, among them the overpass that collapsed today.


Translated by Fabrício Ferreira



Desaba parte de viaduto do eixo rodoviário de Brasília


Fonte: Overpass collapses in Brasília; no victims reported

Edition: Talita Cavalcante / Mariana Branco

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