Overview

• At least two people died and 32 others were injured when an old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River collapsed on June 15 near Talegaon Dabhade.
• Torrential monsoon rains had significantly raised the river’s water level, which authorities believe may have contributed to the structural failure.
• An estimated 15 to 30 tourists were on the bridge at the time, with several carried away by the strong current and still unaccounted for.
• Multiple teams from the National and State Disaster Response Forces, police, fire services and local administration are coordinating rescue and recovery efforts.
• Officials have launched an investigation into the bridge’s condition despite renovations completed four to five years ago and the exact cause remains undetermined.