A major bridge linking some communities in Ogbia, the Local Government Area of former President Goodluck Jonathan, with other communities in Bayelsa State has collapsed. Information reaching us Said that it is only bridge that connected Emeyal and Kolo and Jonathan’s Otuoke community.
Residents in the area told news men that the bridge, which caved in under the weight of heavy truck, was constructed over 33 years ago.
Information had it that the truck, loaded with heavy chippings tried to cross the bridge but was unsuccessful as the concrete columns and pillars holding the bridge gave way.
Giving an account of the incident, Precious Okala, who is the clan President-elect of Obahn Emeyal Youth Council, said the bridge had depreciated over time and was due for maintenance, adding that it has not been maintained since it was constructed in 1986.
The Youth President-elect, Elebele community, Okala Azibola, described the incident as tragic and called on the government and other relevant authorities including the oil multinationals operating in the area to come to their aid.
Residents and travelers were seen patronizing canoe paddlers to cross to other communities for their daily activities.
It was gathered that no life was lost as the driver of the truck and three other passengers were rescued alive with minor injuries.
