Kundmala Bridge Collapse: A horrifying scene unfolded yesterday when the Kundmala Bridge suddenly collapsed, injuring several people and trapping others under debris. One of the injured survivors recounted the moment, saying, “Iron rods fell right in front of me as the bridge gave way.” (Kundmala Bridge Collapse)
The bridge remained crowded during the evening as many pedestrians crossed it. Without warning, the structure gave in, sending people crashing down along with the steel and concrete. Emergency teams rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, while doctors began immediate treatment for those in critical condition.
Police teams and disaster response units quickly reached the site. Rescue personnel, along with locals and passersby, worked together to pull survivors from the rubble. Their swift efforts saved several lives in the crucial early minutes.
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Authorities from the structural safety department and municipal corporation began a detailed investigation into the collapse. Officials ordered a full inspection of the bridge’s construction records and recent repair work. Engineers plan to look for signs of negligence, poor materials, or design failure.
Eyewitnesses told investigators they noticed no warning signs before the collapse. Some residents had already raised concerns about the bridge’s stability weeks earlier, and officials will now include those complaints in the ongoing probe.
Officials set up a temporary barricade around the site and diverted all nearby traffic. Workers started clearing debris while engineers proposed a timeline for a full structural audit.
Citizens and elected representatives called on the government to check the safety of other aging bridges. Air India assured families of victims and injured individuals that the state will provide compensation and support.
This tragic collapse reminds the entire region to prioritize public infrastructure safety. Authorities must act swiftly to ensure no other community faces such avoidable disasters again.
