By Rajni Pandey | July 4, 2024
In a span of just over a fortnight, Bihar has witnessed a shocking series of bridge collapses. Here's a detailed look at the unfolding events.
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A 15-year-old bridge over the Gandaki river in Saran collapsed on July 4, connecting villages to Siwan. This marks the 10th such incident to have been reported from the state in just over a fortnight.
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On July 3, bridges in Janta Bazar and Lahladpur in Saran district of Bihar collapsed within 24 hours, after which a high-level probe was ordered.
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Locals believe recent heavy rainfall weakened the small bridges in Saran, contributing to their collapse.
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District Magistrate Aman Samir and officials are investigating the recent bridge collapses in Bihar, with desilting work being a potential factor.
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In the past 16 days, 10 bridges have collapsed across Siwan, Saran, Madhubani, Araria, East Champaran, and Kishanganj districts of Bihar.
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CM Nitish Kumar has ordered surveys of all old bridges in the state to identify those needing immediate repair.
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A high-level investigation has been launched to determine the reasons behind the frequent bridge collapses in Bihar.
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