One worker died and two were critically injured when a section of an under-construction bridge over the Narmada River collapsed in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday night. The bridge was part of the city’s ring road project.
Jabalpur: A tragic incident unfolded in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, late Sunday night when a segment of an under-construction bridge over the Narmada River collapsed in Lalpur.
The accident claimed the life of one worker on the spot, while two others sustained serious injuries. They were immediately taken to the medical college hospital and are currently undergoing treatment. The bridge was part of the city’s ambitious ring road project.
The incident triggered panic at the construction site as a heavy portion of the bridge structure gave way. According to eyewitnesses, the centring of a bridge pillar became unstable, leading to the collapse.