In the early hours of the morning, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake rattled the city, shaking homes and businesses and prompting immediate safety inspections across key infrastructure. Among the affected structures was a major bridge, where one of its support columns showed visible damage.
Initial photos shared on social media sparked concern, but engineering assessments later confirmed the structural core remained intact. The damage, experts explained, was confined to the bridge’s outer concrete layer, which protects its steel-reinforced framework.
Immediate Safety Measures Prevent Casualties
Authorities acted within minutes of receiving reports, closing the bridge to all traffic and deploying emergency teams to assess the situation. Diversion routes were established to keep vehicles moving and prevent congestion in surrounding areas. Thanks to these swift measures, no injuries were reported.
Transportation Department spokesperson Julia Harper stated:
“Public safety is our highest priority. As soon as the damage was confirmed, the bridge was closed and inspected to ensure there was no risk to commuters.”
