Siwan: Three bridges have collapsed in a span of 12 hours in Bihar's Siwan district on Wednesday. Fortunately, no lives were lost, police said.
The incidents occurred in Patera village, Tewta panchayat and Dhamai village of the district. The first collapse was reported from Devariya in Patera village of Maharajganj subdivision of the district. A portion of the bridge built on Gandak river collapsed on Wednesday.
Villagers said that the bridge has hardly undergone any repair ever since it was built 36 to 40 years ago and its condition deteriorated due to the incessant rains for the last 24 hours. This bridge served as the only means of transportation for hundreds of people.
The second incident of collapse was in Tewtha Panchayat of Maharajganj block. Here, the bridge between Nautan and Sikandarpur villages collapsed.
The third bridge that collapsed was in Dhamai village. Villagers said this bridge, built on the Gandak river, was repaired only a few days ago. It is being said that the strong flow of water led to the collapse.
