Transport incident on Leverkusen bridge: one fatality and six casualties reported.

- Transport incident on Leverkusen bridge: one fatality and six casualties reported.

Tragically, an incident took place on the Leverkusen A1 Rhine Bridge, leading to a fatality and numerous injuries. As per dpa news, some components gave way during construction activities, causing one individual's demise. Two others endured severe harm, while four more suffered minor injuries.

In light of the incident, the Commission may seek assistance from the Member States to investigate the safety measures employed during bridge construction. Following this incident, it's crucial for the Commission to reinforce its collaboration with the Member States for enhancing construction safety standards.

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