Catastrophic bridge collapse in Brazil sends trucks plunging into river, raising fears of environmental disaster

The central span of a 533-meter (583-yard) bridge that links the cities of Estreito in Maranhao state and Aguiarnopolis in Tocantins state gave way as vehicles were crossing above the Tocantins River on Sunday afternoon

Catastrophic bridge collapse in Brazil sends trucks plunging into river, raising fears of environmental disaster
The central span of a 533-meter (583-yard) bridge that links the cities of Estreito in Maranhao state and Aguiarnopolis in Tocantins state gave way as vehicles were crossing above the Tocantins River on Sunday afternoon