Published 16:25 IST, October 7th 2019
Gujarat: Bridge collapses in Junagadh district, leaves four injured
At least four people were injured when a 60-feet-long bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Junagadh district, an official said on Monday.
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At least four people were injured when a 60-feet-long bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Junagadh district, an official said on Monday. Some vehicles were stuck under the debris after slabs of the bridge crashed on Sunday evening near Malanka village and traffic movement was also disrupted in the area, located around 300 km from here, Junagadh collector Saurabh Pardhi said.
Bridge collapse in Gujarat
The bridge, used to connect Sasan-Gir, where a wildlife sanctuary is located, with Mendarda town of Junagadh, was built around 40 years ago near the Malanka village, he said.
"Four persons received minor injuries after it collapsed on Sunday evening," he said.
As received as forward the bridge collapsed in Gujarat at village Malanaka, Taluka Mendarda Junagadh @nitin_gadkari @PMOIndia Sir people don't want this type of quality work, please look in this regard. People of India have much expectations from your government. pic.twitter.com/rKvBzd8yxw
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Because of the bridge collapse, vehicular movement on the road connecting Sasan-Gir to Mendarda was disrupted. "An alternate route has been opened for commuters," the collector said. Two cars and three two-wheelers were stuck under the crashed slabs, he said, adding that the vehicles were later pulled out of the debris.
14:05 IST, October 7th 2019