A bridge in Sukkur collapsed unexpectedly not long after it was formally opened, causing commotion and alarm among witnesses.
Mayor Sukkur, Attorney Arsalan Shaikh, and District Chairman Kumail Hyder Shah attended the ceremony.
Video of Mayor Sukkur and others crossing the bridge just before it collapsed was caught on camera and instantly went viral on social media.
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The safety and structural integrity of the bridge have come under serious scrutiny as a result of this catastrophe.
Even more puzzling is the fact that the bridge was built to enable access to jet skis and ferry boats, which were just recently deployed.
The appearance of people pleading with the cameraman to cease recording raises suspicions about potential prior awareness of safety concerns and heightens the suspense.
It is still unknown at this time whether any inquiries have been made to ascertain what caused this catastrophic breakdown.
The tragedy has shocked the neighborhood, leaving many people wondering how such a catastrophe could happen during an official inauguration.
