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Bridge Failure Database

Wooden and metal bridge near Grand Goave

Year 2005
Type Road
Country Haiti
Cause Natural hazard (Hurricane)
Details Hurricane Dennis. The river came suddenly rushing over the bridge.
Fatalities 4
Injuries 0
Collapse complete
Phase in service
Period 1991-2009
Continent North America
Reference http://news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=760362005

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