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ARCUS Atlas record

Bridge over Bormida di Pallare stream

Total collapse of a cycle-pedestrian bridge near Carcare (Liguria) on 27 October 2024 following severe hydraulic phenomena associated with flooding of the Bormida di Pallare river. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Piena documentata; meccanismo di dettaglio non ricostruibile dalle fonti disponibili.

ARCUS ID
IT24.10.03
Date
2024-10-27
Municipality
Carcare
Province
Savona
Region
Liguria
Coordinates
44.3577805364288, 8.28970363276012 · exact location
Crossing
Bormida di Pallare stream
Use
Cycle-pedestrian
Severity
TC
Structural type
Beam bridge
Material
Reinforced concrete
Cause category
Natural
Specific cause
Hydraulic
Failure trigger
Flood
Failure process
Debris accumulation / obstruction
Component involved
Multiple components
Cause evidence
Documented
Source confidence
High
Victims
0
Injuries
0

Documentary sources (2)

  1. Piena della Bormida, il ponte danneggiato di Carcare ripreso dal drone (News · Rai News · 2024-10-27)
  2. Maltempo, Carcare flagellata dalla pioggia: passerella spezzata in due, frane e autorimesse allagate (News · IVG · 2024-10-27)

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