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Bridge collapse in Pirojpur (Bangladesh) cuts off key transport link
- Jun, 10, 2026
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- Bangladesh, Pirojpur Pourashava
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Road connectivity on the Charkhali–Mathbaria route was disrupted late last night after an iron bridge collapsed in Mathbaria upazila of Pirojpur. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a truck c...
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Suspension footbridge collapses in Ust-Kamenogorsk: several injuries
- May, 08, 2026
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- Kazakhstan, Oskemen
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, while several people were crossing it. According to local reports, eight people were on the bridge at the time, including four...
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Structural collapse in Tamworth causes several injuries
- Mar, 21, 2026
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- United Kingdom, Tamworth
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Six people were transported to the hospital after a floor gave way at the Preserve at Chocorua event venue in Tamworth on Saturday afternoon, according to the New Hampshire Fire Marshal. The venue, d...
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Tall building fire safety in 2026 using AI, BIM and arson research
- Sep, 09, 2025
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- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The Tall Building Fire Safety Network (TBFSN) has released details of its programme for 2026, featuring international training dates and the return of its global conference. The 10th International Ta...
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Balcony collapse near University of Cincinnati: at least 10 injuries
- Oct, 17, 2025
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- United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
At least ten people were injured, including one critically, after a third-floor balcony gave way Friday night at a housing complex near the University of Cincinnati, according to officials. Emergency...
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Jacksonville: Bridge collapse during Fourth of July celebrations
- Jul, 04, 2025
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- United States, Florida, Jacksonville
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Friday, July 4, during Fourth of July celebrations in Fernandina Beach near Jacksonville, a gangway bridge at the city marina collapsed, resulting in minor injuries and momentary panic among atten...
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Pakistan: Multi-storey building collapse results in at least 27 fatalities
- Jul, 04, 2025
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- Pakistan
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Friday, July 4, a multi-storey building collapsed in Karachi’s impoverished Lyari neighborhood, Pakistan. The five-storey structure's collapse resulted in at least 27 deaths, while nine others wer...
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Structural Engineering News Recap of March 2025
- Apr, 01, 2025
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You can now find TheStructuralEngineer.info's latest news recap video on YouTube, which includes what we found to be the most interesting structural engineering news of March 2025. Namely, these wer...
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Porch roof collapse in Oakland injured 16
- Mar, 14, 2025
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- United States, California , Oakland
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Friday, March 14, a porch roof collapsed during a house party in Oakland, near the University of Pittsburgh, injuring at least 16 people. The structure gave way and detached from the side of the h...
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Fehmarn Belt Tunnel: Europe’s groundbreaking gateway beneath the sea
- Dec, 05, 2024
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- Germany, Fehmarn
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The world’s longest and deepest underwater tunnel, which will connect Germany and Denmark, is currently under construction. Upon completion, the tunnel, with a total cost of €10 billion, will span 18...
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