In Mambasa, Collapse of Ituri 2 Bridge Paralyzes Traffic on RN44

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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In Mambasa, Collapse of Ituri 2 Bridge Paralyzes Traffic on RN44

The Ituri 2 bridge on National Road 44 collapsed on Sunday, June 7, 2026, under the weight of a truck. The structure, rehabilitated only two years ago, connected North Kivu and Ituri provinces. The incident disrupts military operations against ADF rebels and threatens the Ebola epidemic response. Civil society denounces the disregard for weight limits and the inaction of competent authorities.

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