A section of asphalt in Galați collapsed under a garbage truck. The incident caused considerable material damage, but there were no casualties.

On Tuesday morning, around 10:30 AM, a portion of the roadway in the center of the municipality of Galați collapsed at the moment when a garbage truck was exiting from a secondary street. Under the weight of the vehicle, the asphalt suddenly gave way, forming a crater with a diameter of 2-3 meters and a depth that blocked the rear wheels of the truck. The incident occurred during the waste collection schedule. The area was quickly isolated by the local police, and traffic was temporarily interrupted. Although no casualties were reported, the material damages are considerable. The incident has sparked discontent among residents, who blame the degradation of the road infrastructure, especially after unfavorable weather conditions. They are calling for swift measures to reinforce the roadway and repair the affected streets.