Jeppestown Pedestrian Bridge Collapses Injuring 2 People, SA Stunned by Jhb’s Failing Infrastructure

• A pedestrian bridge caved in as two people were crossing, causing them serious to moderate injuries
• The authorities say the victims were taken to the hospital to receive medical treatment for their injuries
• The male victim's injuries are allegedly so severe that amputation of his ankle might be necessary

JOHANNESBURG - On Wednesday afternoon, a pedestrian bridge in Jeppestwon collapsed while two individuals were crossing it.

Prasa bridge collapses

They are currently receiving medical care in the hospital. The bridge, which spans a railway line, is owned by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).

According to EWN, the male victim may have his ankle amputated due to the severity of his injuries.

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Disaster misses rush hour traffic

City of Joburg MMC for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, expressed that it could have been a huge catastrophe if the bridge had collapsed during peak hour traffic.

A paramedic told News24 that the bridge, constructed in the 1970s, collapsed due to vibrational fatigue. He mentioned that some of the infrastructure appeared to be missing, potentially due to theft.

@Amgee96679882 said:

"This is a concerning incident, and it's crucial that authorities thoroughly investigate to prevent such accidents in the future."

@chrismbatha9 commented:

"We are still going to see more of these incidents. You'll never see me walking on these bridges."

@MnrKMashego posted:

"That overhead cable will be stolen today."

@bonakele_donald wrote:

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"Joburg is finished."

@MalatjiTetelo added:

"The legacy of April Fearfokol is placing the lives of ordinary citizens in jeopardy."

@Kenny_Afrika said:

"Looks very old and rusty. We're too focused on politicised issues, like renaming old roads instead of building new infrastructure."

@JeffJoburg tweeted:

"World-class filthy city miserably run city with useless mayor, management and staff, stealing from suburbia. "

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In another article, Briefly News reported that the explosion in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) resulted in one person's death and 48 others injured.

The massive explosion occurred during peak hour on Wednesday night, 19 July. The deceased was reportedly found while vehicles were being moved on Jourbet Street.

Source: Briefly News