US Edition2 killed and 32 injured after a bridge collapses at a tourist destination in western India
- An iron bridge over the Indrayani River in Pune's Kundamala area collapsed on Sunday afternoon, killing at least two people and injuring 32 others.
- The collapse happened around 15:30 local time during a period of heavy rainfall that had caused increased river flow in the preceding days, although no rain was falling at the moment the bridge gave way.
- A large group of tourists was on the bridge when it gave way suddenly, causing many to fall into the rushing river and triggering a major rescue effort led by the National Disaster Response Force.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated six people were rescued and hospitalized in critical condition, while some victims were swept away and an intense search continued.
- The incident highlights ongoing infrastructure safety challenges in India and has led authorities to accelerate relief work and keep other agencies on high alert in the region.
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A survivor who was on the bridge at the time, said the bridge was so crowded there was no space for anyone to move, adding: "Everyone started running towards the main road as the structure haved and collapsed"
Rescue workers search for survivors in bridge collapse in India
At least two are dead and 32 injured after a bridge collapsed Sunday, June 15, at a popular tourist destination in India. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. local time in Kundamala. At least six people were hospitalized in critical condition, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote on social media. Meanwhile, Press Trust of India reported that more than 100 tourists were on the bridge when it collapsed, plunging many into the swollen river. F…
2 killed and 32 injured when a bridge collapses at a tourist destination in western India
NEW DELHI — At least two people died and 32 others were injured after an iron bridge over a river collapsed on Sunday at a popular tourist destination in India’s western Maharashtra state, the state’s top elected official said
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