BRIDGE COLLAPSES IN CONGO DRC FEW SECONDS AFTER BEING COMMISSIONED

At first sight it looks as if the bridge was being held up by a ceremonial ribbon.

One simple scissor snip at the opening ceremony and the whole thing collapsed.

The new concrete footbridge over a small river in part of the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo was backed by benefactor Hurlaine Badila.

Having wielded the scissors, she is seen on video desperately holding on to the jacket collar of another dignitary to avoid falling into the water.

On the widely shared footage, cheers can be heard turning into shouts of concern as people rush forward to rescue those who were stuck.

SOURCE: BBC