Bridge Failure Database
Ramu Bridge in Madang
| Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Cause | Design error |
| Details | Poor design. Soil erosion, landslides and heavy debris contributed to collapse. |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Collapse | complete |
| Phase | in service |
| Period | 1991-2009 |
| Continent | Asia |
| Reference | http://www.thenational.com.pg/0330/nation2.htm |
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