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Iron Footbridge Collapses Over Indrayani River, Killing at Least Two

Rescue crews remain at work searching for victims swept into the raging river following the bridge's sudden failure during monsoon floods.

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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.