A decades-old bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed near Kundamala in Maharashtra’s Pune district, killing four people and injuring over 50. Locals say authorities reportedly had not conducted any structural audits or repairs of the dilapidated iron bridge,

According to District Collector Jitendra Dudi, the tragic incident occurred at 3:15 pm on Sunday, and rescue teams were alerted by 3:30 pm.

The Pune district administration in its preliminary report submitted to the Maharashtra government has confirmed four deaths and 51 others injured after a 33-year-old iron bridge connecting nearby villages over the Indrayani river collapsed on Sunday.

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Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday slammed the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra for the Indrayani River bridge collapse in Pune and asked Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar whether he would take responsibility for the accident, as he is the guardian minister of Pune.

According to the details, PM Modi, who is currently in Cyprus, was briefed on the ongoing efforts to assist those affected.

District disaster management official Vitthal Banhote, who confirmed the incident with The Indian Express, said National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have reached the spot for the rescue operation. Rescue boats and vans of the fire department are also pressed into the service, according to police.

The Chief Minister’s Office in a post said, “PM Narendra Modi, after his arrival in Cyprus, called CM Devendra Fadnavis and inquired about the bridge collapse incident in Pune district and expressed deep grief over the incident. Hon PM assured the State Government of all required assistance in this relief operation.”

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