Partial Collapse of Sena Madureira Bridge Injures Four

Overview

• A section equal to about 60% of the 232‑metre Ponte Frei Paolino Baldassari gave way on Friday night, throwing people into the Rio Iaco while the structure was under interdiction and technical monitoring.
• Four people were injured in the collapse, including ex‑judge Edinaldo Muniz and Antônio Morais Lima Filho, both moved to Rio Branco with severe trauma; two others suffered less serious wounds and one has since been discharged.
• The bridge was opened in December 2023 at a reported cost of roughly R$36 million and had been closed on June 4 after teams found visible fissures and began assessing stability.
• State authorities have launched forensic and police inquiries, formed a crisis cabinet, and signaled plans to sue Construtora Cidade, which built the bridge and remains inside the five‑year warranty period.
• Preliminary technical notes point to riverbank collapse known locally as 'terras caídas' and navigation on the affected stretch of the Rio Iaco is suspended while debris removal and safety measures for nearby residents are studied.