On Tuesday, in Araria, Bihar, a recently constructed bridge over the Bakra River collapsed unexpectedly,even before inaugration. No injuries have been reported.
Videos from the scene captured the collapse, shows the bridge’s sudden failure. Local MLA Vijay Kumar attributed the collapse to negligence on the part of the construction company, calling for a thorough investigation by authorities.
This incident recalls the memories of previous bridge collapse in Bihar, including one in Supaul.
VIDEO | A portion of a bridge on Bakra river collapses in Bihar's Araria. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/hiLnY8NNfl
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