During a school outing in Winnipeg, Canada, a serious accident occurred when a bridge gave way while a group of students stood on it. A total of 16 children and one adult fell from a height of about five to six meters. CBC News reported this account based on information from the city’s emergency department. The scene involved a sudden collapse that sent the group tumbling, prompting a rapid response from medical teams and local authorities.
All of the injured were taken to hospital for immediate care. At the time of the latest updates, the condition of three students was described as unstable, while doctors expressed cautious optimism that discharge could come within the next day or two. The incident prompted ongoing monitoring and several follow up assessments as medical staff prepared care plans for each patient and communicated with families about prognosis and next steps.
Witnesses described the bridge as the platform used by the students to observe the area they were visiting. Reports from observers indicated that the structure gave way under the weight of the group, and a portion of the bridge collapsed into the water below. Some people, including a teacher, were reported to have been trapped beneath other debris as rescue crews worked to secure the site and ensure everyone was accounted for.
The students involved in the incident were reported to be aged around 10 to 11, placing them in the fifth grade range. The unfortunate event has raised questions about the safety of outdoor excursion planning and the proper inspection of temporary crossing structures used during school activities. Local authorities pledged a full review of safety protocols and the incident response to help prevent similar occurrences in the future.
In a separate report from the Chelyabinsk region, a resident who previously lived in the village of Koelga described a near miss on a bridge nearby. The witness recalled that a board had given way under her daughter, nearly causing a dangerous fall into the river as the bridge connected two sides of the village. The account underscores the broader concerns about bridge safety in familiar community settings and the importance of thorough maintenance and timely repairs to protect residents and visitors alike. [Citation: CBC News]