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ARCUS Atlas record

Bridge over Enna's panoramic road

Total collapse of a provincial/regional bridge on the panoramic road of Enna (Sicily) on 28 March 2015, triggered by hydraulic phenomena during spring rainfall. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Enna's hilly terrain makes the provincial road network particularly vulnerable to hydraulic and landslide events during the rainy season. Piena documentata; meccanismo di dettaglio non ricostruibile dalle fonti disponibili.

ARCUS ID
IT15.03.03
Date
2015-03-28
Municipality
Enna
Province
Enna
Region
Sicilia
Coordinates
37.5705, 14.2709 · exact location
Crossing
Enna's panoramic road
Use
Provincial/Regional
Severity
TC
Structural type
Arch bridge
Material
Masonry
Cause category
Natural
Specific cause
Hydraulic
Failure trigger
Flood
Cause evidence
Unspecified
Source confidence
Medium
Victims
0
Injuries
0

Documentary sources (3)

  1. Bridge collapses in Italy across the 21st century: survey and statistical analysis (Scientific · Journal Paper · 2025-01-01)
  2. Maltempo Sicilia, crollo ponte sulla strada panoramica di Enna (News · ANSA · 2015-03-28)
  3. Crolla un altro pezzo di strada a Enna, spezzati i cavi della telefonia (News · Giornale di Sicilia · 2015-03-28)

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