"Torrential Rains Cause Norway Railway Bridge to Collapse"

A section of a railway bridge in southeastern Norway collapsed into the Laagen River due to damage to the central bridge foundation caused by torrential rains. The collapse occurred after all traffic across the bridge was halted a week ago due to fears of its collapse. The bridge, built in 1957, is 172.5 meters long and has a direct foundation on the riverbed. The heavy rain also led to evacuations, a collapsed hydroelectric river dam, a derailed train, and transportation disruptions across the Nordic and Baltic region.