Accident on Pont des Arches: Emergency Responders Assure Stability
Incident Overview
On Monday at 10:30 AM, a peniche struck one of the pillars of the Pont des Arches in Liège. One of the statues fell into the water, prompting swift action from pompiers and police. Emergency responders arrived quickly to secure the site.
Traffic Update
Traffic was completely halted on the bridge for several hours, allowing experts to evaluate the damage and confirm the bridge’s stability. While traffic has resumed, one lane remains closed under the bridge toward Batte. This incident marks the second similar accident in just a few days, following another accident where a boat hit the railway bridge at Val Benoit near the Cointe tunnel.
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