Two dead after Rio de Janeiro bike lane, built ahead of Olympics, collapses
April 21st -2016
Part of an elevated bike lane built ahead of the Olympic Games collapsed on Thursday, killing at least two people who were on it when cement gave way and crashed onto the beach below.
Rio is hosting the Summer Games beginning in August and the bike lane was among the projects built in preparation. While no Olympic event will be held on the path, the collapse will likely add to worries about the country´s readiness to host the games.
Since its inauguration the path has earned kudos for its spectacular views. But detractors complained it was dangerous, saying the narrowness of the path made cyclists ′ targets for mugging in the weeks after it opened, local newspapers also featured photos of its speedy deterioration, showing missing handrails and rusting metal parts.
The Associated Press, 2016
The bike path collapse will probably:
