A tragic incident unfolded in Bihar’s Supaul as an under-construction bridge collapsed, resulting in the death of one individual and leaving numerous others trapped. The bustling construction site near Maricha quickly turned into a scene of chaos and devastation following the collapse around 7am today, prompting immediate rescue efforts by local authorities and volunteers. Concerns linger as authorities fear that approximately 30 workers may still be trapped under the debris.
According to reports, the bridge was being built for Rs 984 crore over the river Kosi. The bridge was supposed to link Bhagalpur and Khagaria districts.
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The accident bears an uncanny resemblance to the collapse of an under-construction bridge in Bihar’s Bhagalpur, which had sparked a wr of words between the state government and the opposition BJP. The four-lane bridge constructed over the river Ganges had come crashing down like a house of cards.
The under-construction bridge, a portion of which caved in, involved a cost of over Rs 1,700 crore and was supposed to be completed by 2019. The foundation stone of the structure was laid in February 2014, by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
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