Bridge collapses in Venezuela's La Guaira after seismic aftershock

The bridge linking Caraballeda parish to the rest of La Guaira state collapsed Friday afternoon following a magnitude 4.9 seismic aftershock. This tremor further shook northern Venezuela as rescue efforts continued after devastating earthquakes two days prior.

The structure's collapse forced a complete suspension of vehicular traffic in the area. This incident represents another blow to the infrastructure of the state most impacted by the seismic emergency. Since June 24, La Guaira has seen dozens of buildings collapse, damage to communication routes, and disruptions to hospitals and public services, complicating search operations for survivors and the distribution of supplies to affected communities.

The magnitude 4.9 quake was the second significant aftershock recorded Friday, following a 4.4 magnitude tremor early in the morning. Both events have kept the population and civil protection agencies on alert as they monitor seismic activity while advancing rescue operations in devastated zones.

With the Caraballeda bridge down, mobility to one of the areas hardest hit by the earthquakes became even more restricted. This poses an additional challenge for the emergency teams deployed in the state and for the entry of heavy machinery and humanitarian assistance.

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The bridge that connects Caraballeda with La Guaira has just collapsed as a product of the most recent aftershock, of magnitude 4.9. Vehicle traffic is not allowed.