Bridge Collapse In Siwan Creates Panic; 2nd Incident In Bihar This Week

A video capturing the moment of the bridge's collapse has surfaced, highlighting the severity of the structural failure.

The sudden collapse of a bridge in Bihar's Siwan today caused widespread panic and uproar in the area. The collapse of the bridge over the Gandak canal occurred with a loud noise that was heard till the neighbouring Ramgarh in Darbhanga district.

Initial reports indicate no casualties from the incident. A video capturing the moment of the bridge's collapse has surfaced, highlighting the severity of the structural failure. The bridge, which connected the markets of Patedhi Bazar in Maharajganj district with Ramgarh Panchayat in Darbhanga, served as a crucial link for thousands of commuters daily.

Residents have expressed outrage over the negligence that led to the collapse, pointing out that the bridge was quite old and had not been maintained properly since its construction nearly 40 years ago during the canal's development phase. The improper handling during the canal's construction led to erosion around the bridge pillars, eventually causing one of them to collapse.