A bridge over the Gandaki River in Bihar ‘s Siwan district collapsed on Wednesday morning, the seventh such incident in the state within the last 15 days.
The small bridge, located in the Deoria block, connects several villages to Mahrajganj. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far. However, this is the second bridge collapse in Siwan Bihar in just 11 days, following the collapse of a portion of a bridge in the Darounda area on June 22.
Deputy Development Commissioner Mukesh Kumar stated that the exact cause of the collapse is under investigation, and senior officials have already reached the site. According to initial information, the bridge was constructed in 1982-83, and repair work has been ongoing for the last few days.
- Villagers say heavy rain may have caused the bridge collapse.
- Rain may have caused the Gandaki River to rise.
- The rising river may have weakened the bridge.
Other districts in Bihar have also reported similar bridge collapse, including:
- Madhubani
- Araria
- East Champaran
- Kishanganj
The Bihar government has set up a high-level committee to investigate the causes and take appropriate action.
- The recent Bihar bridge collapses raise concerns about infrastructure.
- Regular bridge maintenance and repair are needed.
- Investigations continue, but people’s safety is a priority.
- Bridges are vital for daily commutes in Bihar.
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