A truck driver in Colorado has been filmed ignoring a roadblock and powering towards a bridge that had collapsed due to severe flooding in the region.
What happened
The incident occurred near Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where the San Juan River Bridge over US Highway 160 has been closed since October 24 due to the collapse. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the driver went through the barricade posted on the other side, ignoring the warning, and came to a halt just a few spaces short of the broken ledge of the bridge.
The region has been experiencing severe flooding, resulting in hazardous conditions, power outages, and intermittent loss of internet and cell service. The Animas River reached its highest level recorded since 1911, with 13,000 cubic feet per second, according to CPW.
CPW has strongly advised against traveling to the area and coming into contact with the floodwater, which has been contaminated by multiple major spills and/or complete destruction of sewage treatment plants. Several major road closures have been implemented in the wake of the flooding, with officials warning of a dynamic situation with conditions changing hourly.
