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Dilapidated Pune Pedestrian Bridge Collapses Over Indrayani River, Killing At Least Two

Swollen by monsoon rains, the Indrayani River has hindered operations led by the NDRF with support from local authorities.

Pune bridge collapse: The accident took place at a popular tourist spot Kundmala.
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Overview

  • At least two people have died and dozens more were injured after the iron pedestrian bridge gave way under heavy weekend foot traffic.
  • The collapse occurred around 3:30 PM Sunday at Kundamala in Maval tehsil, a popular monsoon-season tourist spot.
  • Rescue operations are ongoing under challenging conditions with NDRF divers, local police, fire services and volunteers searching for missing individuals.
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced ₹5 lakh in compensation to the victims’ families and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged central assistance.
  • Authorities have launched an investigation into the bridge’s deteriorating condition and warned visitors to avoid similar structures during the monsoon.