In a devastating incident on Sunday, a bridge under construction in Patras, western Greece, partially...

Published: 12:54 pm July 23, 2023
Updated: 8:12 am October 8, 2025
Bridge Collapse in Patras, Greece: Rescue Operation Underway as People Trapped and Injured – UKNIP

In a devastating incident on Sunday, a bridge under construction in Patras, western Greece, partially collapsed, leading to a concerning situation with people trapped and injured under the debris. The authorities were alerted immediately, and a large-scale rescue operation is currently underway, involving the fire brigade and police.

The bridge, located on the road connecting the port of Patras on the southwestern Peloponnese peninsula to Athens, collapsed without warning, leaving rescue teams scrambling to respond to the emergency. The exact cause of the collapse remains unknown at this stage, and authorities will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the factors leading to the incident.

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