Bridge collapse in Ben Arous five officials placed in detention

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 10 October 2025

Investigation into Partial Collapse of Tunis-Jelma Highway Bridge

The investigative judge at the Court of First Instance in Ben Arous has issued arrest warrants for a public works contractor, a representative of a road construction company, and three other defendants, as part of the investigation into the partial collapse of a bridge on the Tunis-Jelma highway project.

Accident Details

The accident, which occurred in the Ben Arous governorate, resulted in the deaths of two workers and injured three others, who suffered multiple fractures in different parts of their bodies, according to a judicial source quoted by Diwan FM.

Ongoing Investigation

Investigations are ongoing to determine the technical and administrative responsibilities in this tragedy.