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ARCUS Atlas record

Bridge over Aulella stream

Total collapse of a national road bridge near Sericciolo (Tuscany) on 11 November 2012 following severe hydraulic phenomena associated with extreme flooding and scour processes affecting the Aulella stream during an intense rainfall event. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Processi di scour sull'Aulella indicati dalle fonti dell'evento.

ARCUS ID
IT12.11.01
Date
2012-11-11
Municipality
Aulla
Province
Massa Carrara
Region
Toscana
Coordinates
44.2024, 10.0286 · exact location
Crossing
Aulella stream
Use
National
Severity
TC
Structural type
Beam bridge
Material
Reinforced concrete
Cause category
Natural
Specific cause
Hydraulic
Failure trigger
Flood
Failure process
Scour
Component involved
Pier / foundation
Cause evidence
Probable
Source confidence
High
Victims
0
Injuries
0

Documentary sources (2)

  1. Maltempo, crollato un ponte nel comune di Aulla (Official/Technical · Regione Toscana · 2012-11-11)
  2. Crollato il ponte di Serricciolo, senza gas (News · Il Tirreno · 2012-11-12)

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