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Heavy rain collapses bridge linking Sarutaiá and Timburi
Heavy rain caused part of a bridge to collapse on Thursday, November 5.
The bridge provides access from Sarutaiá to the city of Timburi in São Paulo state, Brazil.
The collapse happened after heavy rain hit the municipality of Sarutaiá.
The damage has raised concerns about further incidents in affected areas.
Municipal authorities warned residents about the risk and asked them to avoid the affected areas.
Their warning is the only next step stated; no repair plans or reopening time were given.
Heavy rain caused part of a bridge linking Sarutaiá and Timburi in São Paulo state to collapse on Thursday, November 5.
Municipal authorities warned that further incidents could occur.
Authorities asked residents to avoid traveling through affected areas.
Videos of the damaged bridge and warnings were shared on social media.
- Who
- Municipal authorities warned residents about the danger.
- What
- Heavy rain caused part of a bridge to collapse.
- When
- Thursday, November 5. The article was published on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- The bridge provides access to Timburi from Sarutaiá, in São Paulo state, Brazil.
- Why
- Heavy rain that hit Sarutaiá caused the collapse.
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Heavy rain hit Sarutaiá and part of a bridge providing access to Timburi collapsed.
Municipal authorities warned of risks of further incidents and asked people to avoid affected areas.
- Affected municipality
- Sarutaiá, São Paulo state
- Destination linked by bridge
- Timburi
- Incident date
- November 5
- Reported cause
- Heavy rain