Kuwait’s Sheikh Jaber Bridge: A growing site of distress with 10 suicide attempts since inauguration in 2019

Most recent incident involved individual rescued by fire department, marking 10th attempt

Last updated: August 19, 2024 | 14:05

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The peak of these incidents occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable cases include a thwarted attempt by a girl on July 30, 2021, and a tragic incident in October 2021, when a young woman died after jumping from the bridge.

Dubai: Since its inauguration in May 2019, the Sheikh Jaber Bridge, the fourth-longest sea bridge in the world, has become a prominent symbol of connectivity between the north and south of Kuwait.

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The most recent incident involved an individual who jumped off the bridge but was rescued by the fire department, marking the tenth attempt.

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In December 2021, two individuals attempted suicide on the same day — one was rescued, while the other was prevented from jumping.

The trend continued into 2022, with several significant incidents, including a case on April 26, when an Egyptian and an Indian resident both attempted suicide.

The increasing number of these cases raises serious concerns about the psychological well-being of residents and underscores the urgent need for effective preventive measures.