Fire damages Rome's 19th century 'Iron Bridge'

A fire engulfs iconic 'Iron Bridge' in Rome, Italy, October 3, 2021. Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via REUTERS

ROME (Reuters) - A huge fire on Saturday night severely damaged Rome's famed "Iron Bridge," with parts of the 19th century structure plunging into the River Tiber.

The bridge, which was opened 1863 and whose formal name is Ponte dell' Industria (Industry Bridge), connects the densely populated Ostiense and Portuense neighbourhoods.