On Saturday, February 22, around 9:30 PM, a section of the metal structure of the Ricardo Palma Bridge collapsed, causing significant traffic congestion on the Evitamiento highway. Passengers were forced to exit buses and vehicles to walk, as the chaos ensued. Police are on-site assessing the damage, though the cause of the collapse remains unknown, raising concerns about potential accidents. The bridge had been reopened in January 2025 after a three-month closure due to truck collisions that weakened its structure. While no injuries were reported, the congestion is concerning, especially following the tragic incident at the Real Plaza shopping center in Trujillo, where 8 died and over 80 were injured.