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The Footbridge Cost 130 Million, but People Trip Over Its Planks. Police Investigate Suspected Financial Fraud
Translated from Czech and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Děčín is addressing defects on a recently opened pedestrian and cycling bridge crossing the Ploučnice and Elbe rivers.
- Warped wooden decking has caused people to trip, while scrutiny of the bridge’s condition uncovered suspected financial irregularities.
- Police are handling the case.
A footbridge in Děčín that cost 130 million Czech korunas has become a hazard for people using it. Visitors are tripping over wooden boards that have twisted on the recently opened crossing.
The bridge carries pedestrians and cyclists over the Ploučnice and Elbe rivers. Its deteriorating wooden walkway has prompted Děčín city hall to address the problems.
The condition of the decking also led to a review that uncovered suspicion of financial manipulation. Criminal complaints have been filed, and police are investigating the case.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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