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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,
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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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.
District disaster management official Vitthal Banhote, who confirmed the incident with The Indian Express, said National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have reached the spot for the rescue operation. Rescue boats and vans of the fire department are also pressed into the service, according to police.