Pune: bridge collapse, Two dead, search on for missing persons

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said two individuals died while 32 were injured, six of them critically, after the bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed in Pune district. He said six people have been rescued so far, and a search operation is being conducted on a war footing as some people are swept away. The chief minister further said he had spoken with the Divisional Commissioner, District Collector, Superintendent of Police and the concerned Tehsildar.

VIDEO | Maharashtra: Portion of a bridge, over the Indrayani River in Pune, has collapsed. Rescue operations are currently underway, and further details are awaited.

(Source: Third Party)

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The incident occurred in the Kundamala area frequented by picnickers, officials said. They said the area has been witnessing heavy rains over the last few days, sending the river in a spate.

#WATCH | Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune | Zone 2 DCP Vishal Gaikwad says, "This was an old dilapidated iron bridge that collapsed around 4 PM. According to the preliminary information, 2 people have died and around 5-7 rescued people have been sent to the hospital... NDRF and local… https://t.co/U9dxdI531g pic.twitter.com/3oFsxplbQh

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Residents had reportedly raised concerns about the structural safety of the bridge, which was renovated 4-5 years ago, but many tourists were unaware of the potential danger.