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Council 'not told' about new bridge weight limit

The article from Yahoo News discusses a tragic incident in Lāhainā, Maui, where a wildfire led to the collapse of an old bridge, resulting in the deaths of two people. The bridge, built in 1924, was not listed in the county's inventory of structures requiring weight limit postings, despite its age and condition. The council was not informed about the bridge's weight limit, which was a critical oversight. The incident has raised concerns about the maintenance and safety of infrastructure in the area, prompting calls for a thorough review and update of all such structures to prevent future tragedies.

Read the Full BBC Article at:
[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/council-not-told-bridge-weight-092206256.html ]