Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:54am on 04 Jul 2024,Thursday India
In the past 17 days, 12 bridge collapses have occurred in Bihar. The latest incident happened in Saran district, with three bridges collapsing in 24 hours. No casualties were reported. The affected bridges were between 5 to 40 years old. The state government has ordered a survey of old bridges to identify those requiring urgent repairs. The collapses have affected various districts, including Siwan, Chhapra, Madhubani, Araria, East Champaran, and Kishanganj. Investigations are underway to determine the causes of the collapses. The incidents have highlighted the need for improved bridge maintenance in the state.
