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ARCUS Atlas record

Bridge over Orolo stream

Total collapse of a municipal bridge near Malo (Veneto) on 16 May 2024 following severe hydraulic phenomena associated with intense rainfall and flooding of the Orolo stream. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Piena documentata; meccanismo di dettaglio non ricostruibile dalle fonti disponibili.

ARCUS ID
IT24.05.03
Date
2024-05-16
Municipality
Malo
Province
Vicenza
Region
Veneto
Coordinates
45.6528, 11.4121 · exact location
Crossing
Orolo stream
Use
Municipal
Severity
TC
Structural type
Beam bridge
Material
Reinforced concrete
Cause category
Natural
Specific cause
Hydraulic
Failure trigger
Flood
Cause evidence
Unspecified
Source confidence
Medium
Victims
0
Injuries
0

Documentary sources (3)

  1. Maltempo: ponte spazzato via da torrente, nessun ferito (News · ANSA · 2024-05-16)
  2. Malo, il maltempo fa crollare un ponte: il video del disastro e dei soccorsi (News · Rai News · 2024-05-16)
  3. Malo, crollati due ponti. Situazione devastante a Castelnovo. A Villaverla cede l'argine del Timonchio (News · Il Giornale di Vicenza · 2024-05-16)

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