SerbiaConstruction on the new Savska Bridge in Belgrade has been paused due to an accident in April where a crane collapsed, killing one Chinese worker and injuring two others. The incident damaged part of the site, and work cannot resume until a new crane arrives from China by July 20th and the area is cleared. The crane will be essential for continuing construction on the upper section of the bridge. Some citizens and experts oppose the demolition of the old Savska Bridge, arguing it holds historical value and that removing a functional bridge for a new one is economically and traffic-wise inefficient. However, local and national authorities claim the old bridge, built during Nazi occupation in World War II, was in poor condition and inadequate for Belgrade's transportation needs.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives—opposition to the demolition of the old bridge based on historical and economic arguments, and the government's stance that the old bridge was structurally unsound. It does not favor one side over the other, providing quotes from both critics and officials.
