Locals Keep Driving on This Buckled Bridge Because It’s Quicker Than the Detour
Drivers in Greece continue to use a damaged, buckled bridge despite safety risks because it offers a faster route than the official detour.
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Motorists are continuing to cross a bridge in Greece that was damaged by Storm Daniel. According to coverage from KOHA.net, the bridge collapsed three years ago, yet remains in use by local drivers.
Reporting from The Drive, Jalopnik, and The Greek Herald emphasizes that drivers are prioritizing speed over safety, noting that the bridge is quicker than the available detour. Tovima.com and other outlets highlight that the structure is collapsing into the water.
Coverage focuses on the ongoing safety concerns associated with the buckled structure and the persistence of drivers using the route despite the damage.
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Quick answers
Why are people still using the bridge?
According to The Drive, locals continue to use the bridge because it is quicker than taking the detour.
What caused the damage to the bridge?
Coverage from tovima.com attributes the damage to Storm Daniel.
How long has the bridge been in this condition?
KOHA.net reports that the bridge collapsed three years ago.
Coverage (5)
- Drivers in Greece continue using damaged bridge despite safety concerns The Greek Herald · 2d ago
- Bridge Damaged by Storm Daniel Still Used by Drivers tovima.com · 2d ago
- A bridge in Greece collapsed three years ago, but drivers continue to use it KOHA.net · 2d ago
- This Greek Bridge Is Collapsing Into Water But People Are Still Driving On It Jalopnik · 2d ago
- Locals Keep Driving on This Buckled Bridge Because It’s Quicker Than the Detour The Drive · 2d ago broke it first
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