Works minister Robert Morgan has expressed sadness following the death of a man who reportedly attempted to traverse a closed bridge in Easington, St. Thomas today.

The deceased man’s identity has not been released.

Mr. Morgan described the incident as tragic.

The minister also noted that the bridge had been closed by the National Works Agency (NWA) as a safety measure and that the closure was communicated to members of the community on several occasions.

Mr. Morgan said it is one of 47 bridges to be addressed under the accelerated bridge programme, which was prioritised by cabinet last Monday as part of a broader push to strengthen critical infrastructure across the island.

He also appealed to members of the public to observe all safety warnings and barriers placed around damaged or unsafe infrastructure.

He said his ministry and the NWA will continue to monitor vulnerable infrastructure and advance the necessary works to improve resilience and public safety.