Bridge tumble in Cameroon claims 7 lives


(MENAFN)

Local authorities said that a bridge collapse in Littoral region in Cameroon has left seven people dead and 14 others seriously wounded on Sunday.

The collapse took place on Sunday as a truck loaded with 20 farmers dropped from the Masson Song Loulou Bridge as it tumbled, videos published by local media showed that the bridge collapsed in the middle and dropped in to the river, according to officials.

Seven farmers have died on the spot and the rest of the passengers were rescued.

Officials of transport ministry are investigation to figure out the reason of the accident.

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