Tag: Bridge Collapse

Flyover road Sheetal would travel less on!

Sheetal’s tiny steps that were dancing to rhythms minutes ago froze in a moment. Even before she realised what made her still restricting her to get up, she was desperately trying to reach her father lying a few steps away bleeding profusely. Crying inconsolably she was trying to move her legs which were under a […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Under-construction bridge in Ganjam collapses

Ganjam: An underconstruction bridge over Badanala in Antarpada Panchayat under Buguda block of the district collapsed today.  However, no casualties were reported in the incident. A project of the Rural Development department, the bridge over Badanala on Jholari-Manikpur road had its slab work completed on Sunday. Meanwhile, Executive Engineer of the Rural Development Department has […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Flood-hit residents use rafts to cross bridgeless Kalyani River

Rayagada: Thousands of residents in four gram panchayats of Kalyansinghpur block rely on bamboo rafts as the only mode to cross bridgeless Kalyani River which puts their lives at stake on a daily basis. Communication problems have worsened in the interior areas following floods last month which washed away several bridges and approach roads, affecting […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
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Under-construction bridge caves in; narrow escape for 5 workers

Anandpur: Five workers have a narrow escape when an under-construction bridge at Raki in Purunaghati in Keonjhar district collapsed late last night. After the bridge over a canal connecting Anandpur and Hadagada caved in the under-construction stage, the five workers nearby sustained minor injuries without any grievous casualties. Meanwhile, tension erupted in the Raki area […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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2 critical after under construction bridge slab collapses in Paradip

Paradip: At least two persons sustained critical injuries after a slab of an under-construction bridge over Paradip-Haridaspur railway line near Tikarapanga area at Bhutamundei collapsed here on Thursday morning. According to sources, the injured persons have been shifted to Cuttack. Some more people are believed to be trapped under the concrete rubble, sources added. Meanwhile, […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Rescue teams continue search for Italy bridge collapse survivors

Rome: Rescue teams were continuing on Thursday their search for possible survivors among the rubble of a bridge that collapsed in Genoa in northwestern Italy, killing at least 39 and injuring 16. Although there were still no official figures on the number of people missing, Italian authorities did not rule out a possibility of a […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Mumbai trains hit as part of bridge collapses in Andheri

Mumbai: A portion of a foot overbridge crashed on the Western Railway tracks, hitting the suburban train services here during Tuesday morning peak hours, an official said. Heavy overnight rains and waterlogging in many areas is suspected to be the cause of the crash of the structure, known as the Gokhale Bridge, on S.V. Road. […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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One dies, 35 rescued after Goa bridge collapse

Panaji: At least one person was killed, while 35 others were rescued after a foot bridge on Sanvordem river collapsed in south Goa’s Curchorem town, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said. The exact number of persons missing was still not known five hours after the accident, even as one body has been fished out of the river. […]

  • Monday, 05 July 2021
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Under Construction Bridge Collapses On NH-16 In Odisha, No Injuries Reported

An under-construction bridge on the National Highway-16 near Brajrajnagar in Panikoili collapsed on Monday. However, no loss of life was reported in the mishap.

  • Monday, 31 May 2021
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Suktel River Bridge In Bolangir Collapses, Two Labourers Killed

Bolangir: Two labourers engaged in the repair of a bridge over Suktel River in Patnagarh block of Bolangir district were killed after the structure collapsed today morning. Officials of district administration and local police have launched a rescue and search operation on the spot apprehending that some others might also be trapped inside the debris. […]

  • Saturday, 17 April 2021
Umerkote Bridge Collapse: Executive Engineer Suspended For Neglecting Duty
Nabarangpur Bridge Collapse: Fault In Centering Support, Substandard Material Behind Mishap

Nabarangpur: A day after an under-construction bridge over Negi River collapsed in Nabarangpur district leaving one labourer dead and four others severely injured, the superintendent engineer visited the mishap site for inspection and attributed the accident to the failure in centering support and use of substandard material. “After inspecting the site, we realised that the […]

  • Wednesday, 07 April 2021
Umerkote Bridge Collapse: Executive Engineer Suspended For Neglecting Duty
Nabarangpur Bridge Collapse: Contractor, JE & SDO Booked

Nabarangpur: A complaint has been filed with police against three persons including the contractor, Junior Engineer and Sub-divisional Officer (SDO) in connection with the collapse of an under-construction bridge over Negi River near Talapadar in the district that claimed one life and left four others injured. The Executive Engineer, Santosh Saamal has lodged the FIR […]

  • Wednesday, 07 April 2021
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SEE PICS: Part Of Under-Construction Bridge Collapses In Delhi

New Delhi: A portion of an under-construction bridge in the Punjabi Bagh area of West Delhi collapsed late on Monday night. As per preliminary information of the Delhi Fire Services,…

  • Tuesday, 06 April 2021
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