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A decades-old bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed near Kundamala in Maharashtra’s Pune district, killing four people and injuring over 50. Locals say authorities reportedly had not conducted any structural audits or repairs of the dilapidated iron bridge,
The bridge, which spans 470 feet, had a narrow width of just four feet, making it difficult for even two people to cross at a time. Despite warning boards prohibiting entry to two-wheelers and large crowds,
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Newsable Asianet News on MSN'People Standing In Middle Were Swept Away': Survivor Recounts Horror Of Indrayani Bridge Collapse In Pune's Maval (Video)Pune: Following the death of four people in the Indrayani River bridge collapse incident, one of the survivors, who was injured, on Monday recalled that there was a huge crowd, which had gathered at one place on the bridge, leading to its collapse.
A fire and crash involving a tractor-trailer carrying fuel on Saturday morning caused an overpass to collapse, shutting down I-20 in both directions in Aiken County.
After a preliminary investigation, officials confirmed the presence of over 100 people on the bridge in Pune's Kundamala, which was declared unsafe by the authorities as there were questions about its maintenance and safety audits.
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Clearing the debris from the collapse of an overpass on Interstate 20 in Aiken County might take a little time. See how to get around it.
I-20 remains closed in South Carolina after a fuel truck crash. Crews have removed the collapsed overpass and are now repairing the damaged roadway.
According to the details, PM Modi, who is currently in Cyprus, was briefed on the ongoing efforts to assist those affected.