It may not be quite finished yet: Hilarious moment a new bridge collapses as dignitaries cut the ribbon in Congo – much to the amusement of viewers!
- The bridge in Kinshasa replaced a temporary structure that often broke
- Dignitaries gathered for the opening ceremony and stood atop the new building
- The moment the ribbon was severed, the bridge buckled and fell into the river
This is the hilarious moment a brand new Congolese bridge collapsed under the feet of dignitaries in sharp suits who cut the ribbon to reveal the structure.
The small bridge was built to help locals in Mont-Ngafula in Kinshasa cross a river during the rainy season.
It replaced a temporary structure that used to rupture frequently, including during floods.
A brand-new Congolese bridge collapsed under the feet of sharply dressed dignitaries, who cut the ribbon to reveal the structure
The small bridge was built to help locals in Mont-Ngafula in Kinshasa cross a river during the rainy season
Footage shows organizers gathered on the bridge during the opening ceremony.
But just as the ribbon was severed, the bridge buckled, both handrails broke off, and the middle section dropped a few meters deeper into the water.
Onlookers screamed in apparent delight as the VIPs struggled to get down from the crumpled wreck.
Locals and soldiers helped people get to safety while others climbed to the river bank.
It replaced a temporary structure that used to rupture frequently, including during floods
The moment the ribbon was severed, the bridge buckled, both handrails broke off and the middle section fell into the stream
No one is said to have been injured in the incident.
One of the last people to free climb was a man in military uniform and dark glasses, clutching an unopened bottle of champagne.
Some have joked online that the ribbon was the only thing holding the bridge together.
Locals and soldiers helped people get to safety while others climbed to the river bank
