At least seven dead after two Russian bridges collapse

The country's latest infrastructure tragedy

Two road bridges collapsed in Russia's Nizhniy Novgorod, likely due to ongoing lousy weather, which authorities believe may have compromised the bridges' stability. At least seven people are dead, and four are injured. The bridges were built in the 1980s and had been subject to inspection, although authorities are investigating whether the collapse could have been prevented. Investigators are focusing on the possibility of multiple errors during construction and inconsistencies in the evaluation of the bridge's condition. The accident has prompted intense criticism of Russia's infrastructure, which is among the least developed in Europe.