At least 32 dead, many injured after India bridge collapse
At least 32 people have been killed after a bridge collapsed in India over a mountain road in the West Bengal state. Two trucks and a bus were also crushed.
At least 32 people have been killed after a bridge collapsed in India over a mountain road in the West Bengal state. Two trucks and a bus were also crushed.
The bridge collapsed on Sunday evening after a small side road was built on its surface. The side road was not connected with the main road.
The Indian authorities said, on Monday, that 32 people were killed and 79 others were injured in the incident.
“The situation is under control. The debris has been cleared. We have informed police,” Rajesh Ranjan, spokesperson for West Bengal police told Associated Press.
At a press conference in Kolkata, officials said the bridge would be closed for the night and a thorough investigation would be conducted.
“I cannot give anything yet. We have to wait for the forensic report,” said Ramdas Kavashetty, the Chairman of West Bengal government.
According to the official website of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the bridge has carried over 1.5 million vehicles every day.
The West Bengal State Industrial Development Corporation Limited has been given charge of building the new road which will also be made in partnership with the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
BANGALORE: A new bridge, spanning the Mahananda river on its way from Dakshineswar to Burdwan, was opened on Wednesday morning by chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
The bridge was built using local talent and is a huge leap to the area, where infrastructure and housing is poor.
The three-lane road will carry vehicles and bicycles in both directions. The entire project will cost around Rs 50 crore.
There are more than four lakh vehicles and more than a lakh bikers are expected to cross over this bridge every day. But, there will be no more road traffic in the area after this bridge is opened.
“This is the largest bridge in the West Bengal state. It will be the main gateway to the state,” said Banerjee.
After the bridge project, another new bridge in the area will
