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Heavy Rain
Bridge collapses in England as areas are hit by severe flooding
The bridge was on the route of the cycling World Championships due to be held in Yorkshire next month.
A BRIDGE IN North Yorkshire collapsed yesterday as parts of England were hit by severe flooding.
The Grinton Moor Bridge, which is located near Reeth, collapsed after heavy rain in the area.
The bridge was on the route of the cycling World Championships due to be held in Yorkshire on 29 September.
The route for the race is expected to be changed as it is unlikely the bridge will be repaired in time.
In a statement to the Guardian, Yorkshire 2019 chief executive Andy Hindley said: “At the current time, our thoughts are with those affected by the flooding. We will address any damage to race routes with North Yorkshire county council in due course.”
Participants in the Tour de France’s 2014 Grand Départ cycled over the bridge.
Other parts of England, which experienced temperatures in the high 30s last week, have also been affected by heavy rain and flooding.
A number of other areas in Europe also experienced heavy rain this week, including Berlin in Germany.
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