Bridge collapses in Tangerang

Bridge collapses in Tangerang

TANGERANG, West Java (JP): A dilapidated bridge on the main road between Pondok Aren and Pondok Betung collapsed at 8 a.m. yesterday morning.

No vehicles were on the six-meter long bridge when it collapsed.

Traffic on the bridge is usually heavy, but slow owing to the large holes in it.

The district head of Pondok Aren, Syahril Fachmi Lubis, said overloaded vehicles might have worsened the condition of the bridge.

The foundation of the bridge had crumbled, he said.

Traffic from Pondok Aren and Pondok Betung has since been diverted through Jurangmangu.

Tangerang Regency spokesperson Ena Karlina said the administration would immediately repair the bridge. (18/anr)