Viral video: Congo bridge collapses as soon as it is inaugurated

A newly built bridge in Congo collapsed as officials gathered to inaugurate it, according to local Khaama Press news agency.

Video of the accident are viral on social media with many people sharing their views on the construction quality.

The small bridge was built to help locals cross a river during the rainy season. The temporary structure that was there before the bridge used to break frequently, the news agency said in its report.

As soon as one of the delegates - a woman - took out scissors to cut the ribbon, the bridge succumbed to the pressure of the officials.

The video shows the female official seeking help and ready to jump to safety.

The security personnel immediately rush to the spot and drag the woman from the falling bridge.

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The rest of the members of the official delegation were left hanging but fortunately, did not fall to the ground. Others can be immediately seen rushing to help the stranded officials.

The incident took place last week, according to iHarare. The bridge collapsed and broke into two.

"It's like the ribbon was the one holding the bridge together," a Twitter user wrote.