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  • Vadodara bridge collapse: Preliminary report cites ‘crushing of pedestal and articulation’ as death toll climbs 19

    Gujarat minister Patel has been quoted as saying four officials from the department had been suspended for negligence and a detailed report will be submitted to the CM in 30 days.

  • Northeast Rains: Over 1400 Tourists Stranded in Sikkim After Bridge Collapses in Teesta River

    Northeast Rains: Over 1400 Tourists Stranded in Sikkim After Bridge Collapses in Teesta River

    Over 1,400 tourists are stranded and 9 reported missing in North Sikkim after the Phidang Bailey Bridge was damaged by the strong Teesta River current following continuous heavy rainfall and landslides. The bridge, a key link in the Dzongu region, has been weakened as one of its bases broke off. Despite repeated local appeals, authorities reportedly delayed action. BRO personnel are working to restore access, but rising water levels pose a severe risk.

  • Explosions caused 2 bridges in western Russia to collapse, officials say, seven people were killed

    Explosions caused 2 bridges in western Russia to collapse, officials say, seven people were killed

    The first bridge, in the Bryansk region on the border with Ukraine, collapsed on top of a passenger train on Saturday, causing the casualties.

  • Deadly Brazil Bridge Collapse: Rescue Efforts Underway in Tocantins River Tragedy

    Deadly Brazil Bridge Collapse: Rescue Efforts Underway in Tocantins River Tragedy

    A major bridge over the Tocantins River in Brazil's Maranhao state collapsed, leaving at least four dead and 14 missing. Rescue operations face delays due to potential water contamination from trucks carrying hazardous materials. Residents now rely on boats for transport, fearing rising costs and disrupted lives. Authorities have declared an emergency and pledged to rebuild the critical link. Watch the full update on this unfolding tragedy.

  • 12 dead, over 60 missing in bridge collapse, flash floods in China

    12 dead, over 60 missing in bridge collapse, flash floods in China

    The highway bridge collapse triggered by torrential rains in northwest Shaanxi Province killed 12 people and left 31 others missing, local authorities said.

  • No casualties after a newly constructed bridge collapsed in Bihar

    No casualties after a newly constructed bridge collapsed in Bihar

    A part of a newly constructed bridge over the Bakra river collapsed today in the Araria district of Bihar .The bridge links the Kursa Kanta and Sikty neighborhoods in the Araria district

  • US officials concerned about implications rippling out beyond immediate region of Baltimore bridge collapse

    US officials concerned about implications rippling out beyond immediate region of Baltimore bridge collapse

    The collapse of the bridge has indefinitely halted the flow of ships in and out of Baltimore Port.

  • Baltimore bridge collapse incident unlikely to impact coal prices for India: Experts

    Baltimore bridge collapse incident unlikely to impact coal prices for India: Experts

    India primarily imports thermal coal from South Africa and Indonesia, and average prices from these countries decreased by approximately 54 percent and 38 percent respectively during April 2023 to January 2024 as against a year ago.

  • A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges

    A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges

    From 1960 to 2015, there were 35 major bridge collapses worldwide due to ship or barge collision, with a total of 342 people killed, according to a 2018 report from the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure.

  • Baltimore fire chief says two people rescued from water after bridge collapse, one seriously injured

    Baltimore fire chief says two people rescued from water after bridge collapse, one seriously injured

    Baltimore fire chief says two people rescued from water after bridge collapse, one seriously injured.

  • In Pics: Under construction bridge collapses in Bihar's Bhagalpur, no causalities reported

    In Pics: Under construction bridge collapses in Bihar's Bhagalpur, no causalities reported

    No casualties were reported in the collapse of the Aguwani -Sultanganj bridge that connects Bhagalpur with Khagaria district, said state government officials.

  • Under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar's Bhagalpur; no casualties

    Under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar's Bhagalpur; no casualties

    The portion of the bridge that collapsed was located over Khagaria in Bhagalpur, with a tributary of the river Ganga flowing beneath it.

  • In Pics: SIT probe finds several lapses in Morbi bridge repair that led to collapse. Here's what happened

    In Pics: SIT probe finds several lapses in Morbi bridge repair that led to collapse. Here's what happened

    The SIT constituted to probe Gujarat's Morbi bridge collapse has submitted a report revealing several lapses in repair and maintenance of the bridge that led to the disaster. Here's a look at what happened in Morbi on that fateful day and some other bridge disasters in India.

  • Bridge collapse in Gujarat: Oreva Group MD Jaysukh Patel surrenders before court

    Bridge collapse in Gujarat: Oreva Group MD Jaysukh Patel surrenders before court

    Ajanta Manufacturing Limited (Oreva Group) was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Morbi that collapsed on October 30 last year, days after its repairs.

  • India police charge 10 with homicide over bridge collapse that killed 135

    India police charge 10 with homicide over bridge collapse that killed 135

    The 145-year-old suspension bridge in the town of Morbi was packed with sightseers when it collapsed on Oct. 30, plunging hundreds into the Machchhu river below. It had reopened after repairs just days before.

  • Bihar bridge snaps into two, collapses in water | Video

    Bihar bridge snaps into two, collapses in water | Video

    A bridge constructed across Burhi Gandak River in Bihar snapped into two on Sunday morning.

  • Bridge collapse: Morbi municipality to be dissolved, compensation to be hiked, Gujarat govt tells HC

    Bridge collapse: Morbi municipality to be dissolved, compensation to be hiked, Gujarat govt tells HC

    Through its affidavit, the state government on Monday informed the court it will "dissolve" Morbi Municipality and will initiate "proceedings under section 263 of Gujarat Municipalities Act and disciplinary proceedings against the then chief officer of Morbi, SV Zala".

  • Labourer dies as part of under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar

    Labourer dies as part of under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar

    Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the loss of life in the incident that occurred in Bhagan Bigha area under the Wena Police Station limits on Friday, a senior officer said.

  • Morbi Bridge Collapse | PM Modi visits tragedy site; meets injured at civil hospital

    Morbi Bridge Collapse | PM Modi visits tragedy site; meets injured at civil hospital

    At least 134 people, including women and children, were killed and over 100 are receiving treatment for the injuries sustained after a cable suspension bridge in Morbi town collapsed on October 30

  • Gujarat tragedy: What is a suspension bridge? What possibly led to Morbi bridge collapse?

    Gujarat tragedy: What is a suspension bridge? What possibly led to Morbi bridge collapse?

    Just before the bridge collapsed, CCTV footage showed, some men were trying to rock the suspension bridge from one side to another.

  • Video: CCTV footage of Gujarat's Morbi bridge seconds before it collapsed

    Video: CCTV footage of Gujarat's Morbi bridge seconds before it collapsed

    The viral video shows people holding onto the metal railings as the Morbi bridge began to sway seconds before it collapsed throwing people into the Machchhu river.

  • About Morbi bridge, that collapsed in Gujarat killing over 100 people

    About Morbi bridge, that collapsed in Gujarat killing over 100 people

    Morbi, Gujarat: The bridge over Machchhu river had not undergone safety checks before reopening last week after repairs.

  • Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

    Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi remained in Morbi during the night to oversee the rescue operation being conducted by multiple agencies.

  • Watch: Congo bridge collapses during inauguration as officials scramble to safety

    Watch: Congo bridge collapses during inauguration as officials scramble to safety

    The clip shows a delegation cutting the ribbon to formally open the bridge for public use when the structure began to collapse.

  • On camera: Railway bridge collapses into river in Himachal Pradesh

    On camera: Railway bridge collapses into river in Himachal Pradesh

    Himachal Pradesh is reeling under a heavy downpour that has triggered landslides and flash floods in parts of the state

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