October 23rd 2023.
Tragically, a person was killed after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Palanpur town in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Monday. A search and rescue operation at the site is underway as officials investigate the cause of the collapse.
CCTV footage of the incident shows a person who had the unfortunate luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He had been driving an autorickshaw when he noticed the bridge collapsing and attempted to flee, but was engulfed by the falling debris.
Those at the scene have reported that two more people are trapped underneath the rubble, along with the autorickshaw. Banaskantha Collector Varunkumar Baranwal reports that the bridge had been under construction for some time, with the girders being installed just a week prior to the collapse.
The search and rescue operation is ongoing, and the Collector has stated that “there is no point in assuming how many more are still trapped. Our work to remove the debris is on.”
This devastating incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and regulations in such construction projects. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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