Eight Men Escape Tragedy on Indian Collapsed Bridge, One Missing
Eight men escaped death on Sunday, with one guard missing as a suspension bridge under construction in India’s poorest state collapsed for the second time.
According to Reuters, the men were on the bridge when it suddenly collapsed noting that the bridge was built over the River Ganges in Bhagalpur district of India’s eastern state of Bihar.
The construction of the bridge was slated to be completed in 2019 but faced multiple challenges, including those caused by an earlier collapse on April 30 last year due to strong winds and rain.
It also indicated a footage which showed a section of the bridge was partially submerged in water, with only some pillars and cables connected extending out to reveal where that portion of the structure once stood.
“We have conducted an investigation and I have reported the findings to the head of the district administration,” Deputy Head of District Administration Amit Raj told the media.
However, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, told reporters on Monday, of a “strict action”.
“It is not being constructed correctly that is why it is collapsing. It should have been made more strong,” he added.
In October last year, a colonial-era suspension bridge collapsed in the town of Morbi in the western state of Gujarat plunging hundreds into the Machchhu River below and killing 135.
It had reopened just days earlier following months of repairs.
Picture credit: Indian Express
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