Embarrassment: Footbridge in Congo collapses during its official opening ceremony; WATCH

A bizarre incident was witnessed in Democratic Republic of Congo when a footbridge collapsed as officials were preparing to cut ribbon to formally open it. This incident in central African nation has sparked uproar on social media, furr questioning  quality of construction. As per an iHarare report, re was commotion after a narrow footbridge crumbled during its opening ceremony in Congo.  

This footbridge was constructed to assist locals to cross a river during rainy months since old makeshift bridge would break frequently and h caused people to perish during floods. DRC authorities h convened over bridge to officially inaugurate structure. 

Bridge collapsed during inauguration ceremony

During inaugural event, a number of people ascended narrow bridge, which was less than two metres wide. According to an IOL report, at end of small bridge, a red ribbon was tied over railings, and an official was rey to snip it with scissors. Furrmore, to observe event and commemorate official inauguration, a crowd h gared below bridge.  

On opening day, however, bridge proved unable to maintain itself and collapsed under pressure from officials. This incident took place as authorities were cutting ribbon.  event happened last week. 

This is not first time that such an opening ceremony has taken place, and previously too, some instances led by African politicians have gone viral for similar reasons.

Furrmore, in video which went viral on social media, it can be seen that an official woman was asking for assistance after bridge collapsed and was getting rey to jump to safety. security team arrives on scene right away and drags woman away from crumbling bridge. Fortunately, none of or guests of official delegation fell to ground despite being left dangling. Ors can be seen racing to assist stranded authorities right away.