Bridge collapses with officials on it while being commissioned in South Africa (video)

A bridge collapsed while being commissioned in South Africa and a video of the incident has gone viral.

In the video, the officials commissioning the project are seen standing on the bridge.

Immediately a female official cut the ribbon to declare the bridge open, the structure gave way and collapsed with the officials tumbling with it.

Onlookers quickly rush to the bridge to help save the officials.

Fortunately, no life was lost.

Watch the video below.

Bridge collapses during commissioning in South Africa. pic.twitter.com/DXqiupSaLg

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