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Bridge over Indrayani river collapses, 20 to 25 feared washed away, rescue operation underway
Pune: A bridge over the Indrayani river has collapsed in Kund Mali in Maval taluka of Pune. There were a large number of tourists there at the time of the incident. According to preliminary estimates, it is feared that around 20 to 25 tourists were swept away. Local MLA Sunil Shelke has informed that five to six people have been killed. Rescue operations have been started immediately after the incident. An NDRF team has reached the spot.
It is said that the incident took place around 3:30 pm today. Talegaon Dabhade police of Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate have reached the spot. This bridge is to cross the Kundmala, to go from one side to the other. It was a small cement narrow bridge. It was iron. Moreover, it was a June bridge. The same bridge has collapsed.
Since it was Sunday, a large number of tourists were present at the place. Some people had set up on the bridge. They were taking pictures. At the same time, the bridge collapsed and the accident occurred. It is not yet clear how many people have drowned. Initial information is that approximately 20 to 25 people have drowned. A rescue operation has now been launched to rescue them. It is being said that six people have died. The fire brigade and Maval Wildlife Protection Team have reached the spot and are currently searching for the citizens who drowned in the river.
Pune: A bridge over the Indrayani river has collapsed in Kund Mali in Maval taluka of Pune. There were a large number of tourists there at the time of the incident. According to preliminary estimates, it is feared that around 20 to 25 tourists were swept away. Local MLA Sunil Shelke has informed that five to six people have been killed. Rescue operations have been started immediately after the incident. An NDRF team has reached the spot.
It is said that the incident took place around 3:30 pm today. Talegaon Dabhade police of Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate have reached the spot. This bridge is to cross the Kundmala, to go from one side to the other. It was a small cement narrow bridge. It was iron. Moreover, it was a June bridge. The same bridge has collapsed.
Since it was Sunday, a large number of tourists were present at the place. Some people had set up on the bridge. They were taking pictures. At the same time, the bridge collapsed and the accident occurred. It is not yet clear how many people have drowned. Initial information is that approximately 20 to 25 people have drowned. A rescue operation has now been launched to rescue them. It is being said that six people have died. The fire brigade and Maval Wildlife Protection Team have reached the spot and are currently searching for the citizens who drowned in the river.
It is said that the incident took place around 3:30 pm today. Talegaon Dabhade police of Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate have reached the spot. This bridge is to cross the Kundmala, to go from one side to the other. It was a small cement narrow bridge. It was iron. Moreover, it was a June bridge. The same bridge has collapsed.
Since it was Sunday, a large number of tourists were present at the place. Some people had set up on the bridge. They were taking pictures. At the same time, the bridge collapsed and the accident occurred. It is not yet clear how many people have drowned. Initial information is that approximately 20 to 25 people have drowned. A rescue operation has now been launched to rescue them. It is being said that six people have died. The fire brigade and Maval Wildlife Protection Team have reached the spot and are currently searching for the citizens who drowned in the river.
