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South China Morning Post
4 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
Bridge collapses at tourist hotspot in India, dozens swept away
At least two people died and 32 others were injured after an iron bridge over a river collapsed on Sunday at a popular tourist destination in India 's western Maharashtra state. Advertisement The state's top elected official, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, wrote on social media that at least six people were hospitalised in critical condition. Local media reported that scores of tourists were on the bridge when it collapsed, plunging many into the swollen river. Rescuers work at the site of the bridge collapse near Pune on Sunday. Photo: AP Photo Fadnavis said six people were rescued and that an intense search operation was under way as some people were swept away. The incident occurred in Kundamala area in Pune district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the past few days, giving the river a steady flow, Press Trust of India reported. It was not raining when the bridge collapsed in an area frequented by picnickers, the news agency reported. Rescuers work at the site of the collapsed bridge over the Indrayani River on Sunday. Photo: AFP Police said teams of the National Disaster Response Force and other search and recovery units had undertaken rescue operations, according to the Press Trust of India.
Bloomberg
20 hours ago
- Bloomberg
Bridge Collapses at Indian Tourist Destination, Killing Two
By Updated on Save NEW DELHI (AP) — At least two people died and 32 others were injured after an iron bridge over a river collapsed on Sunday at a popular tourist destination in India's western Maharashtra state, the state's top elected official said. At least six people were hospitalized in critical condition, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote on the social media platform X. Local media reported that scores of tourists were on the bridge when it collapsed, plunging many into the swollen river.
