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Ponte Gilino

Total collapse of Ponte Gilino, a municipal bridge near Mongrando (Piedmont), on 17 April 2025 following severe hydraulic phenomena associated with intense rainfall and flooding of the Elvo stream. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Piena documentata; meccanismo di dettaglio non ricostruibile dalle fonti disponibili.

ARCUS ID
IT25.04.01
Date
2025-04-17
Municipality
Mongrando
Province
Biella
Region
Piemonte
Coordinates
45.5125672, 8.02479575 · exact location
Crossing
Elvo stream
Use
Municipal
Severity
TC
Structural type
Beam bridge
Material
Reinforced concrete
Construction year
1970
Cause category
Natural
Specific cause
Hydraulic
Failure trigger
Flood
Cause evidence
Unspecified
Source confidence
High
Victims
0
Injuries
0

Documentary sources (3)

  1. Maltempo in Piemonte, crolla ponte nel Biellese (News · ANSA · 2025-04-17)
  2. Il Piemonte chiede lo stato di emergenza, altissimo il rischio valanghe (News · Rai News · 2025-04-17)
  3. Maltempo, un ponte crollato sull’Elvo e trenta persone sfollate nel Biellese sotto il diluvio (News · La Stampa · 2025-04-18)

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