Six people feared dead in northern India bridge collapse

Bridge Collapse in Northern India Results in Multiple Fatalities

A bridge under construction in Uttar Pradesh, northern India, has collapsed, resulting in an estimated six fatalities. According to local officials, the incident occurred due to heavy rain, which caused the structure to fail and trap workers beneath the rubble.

This event follows a recent series of severe storms that have affected the state, claiming the lives of over 100 people. The bridge collapse is the latest in a string of disasters to hit the region.

Details of the incident are still emerging, but officials have confirmed that multiple individuals were trapped under the debris. Rescue efforts are currently underway to locate and retrieve those affected.

The cause of the bridge’s failure has been attributed to heavy rain, which is believed to have weakened the structure. The exact circumstances surrounding the collapse are being investigated by local authorities.

This incident marks the latest in a series of disasters to affect Uttar Pradesh, following severe storms that killed over 100 people in recent days.

Source: Al Jazeera