Dehradun: One killed and several labourers have been trapped as an under-construction bridge collapsed on Rishikesh-Srinagar road near Shivpuri of Uttarakhand's Dehradun on Sunday.
The identity of the deceased labourer is yet to be ascertained.
One killed, several injured as bridge collapses in Uttarakhand
One killed, several injured as bridge collapses in Uttarakhand
19:41 November 22
At least 20 people were trapped when a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Uttarakhand.
According to sources, police confirmed the death of one person and said 10 others, were injured.
The injured have been admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh.
A group of construction workers lived under the portion of the bridge that collapsed. National Disaster Response Force joined the local police and fire department in the rescue operation, sources said.
The fire brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel engaged in the rescue work had earlier said 20 persons were pulled out from the rubble.
Rescue operations are underway.
19:41 November 22
At least 20 people were trapped when a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Uttarakhand.
Dehradun: One killed and several labourers have been trapped as an under-construction bridge collapsed on Rishikesh-Srinagar road near Shivpuri of Uttarakhand's Dehradun on Sunday.
The identity of the deceased labourer is yet to be ascertained.
According to sources, police confirmed the death of one person and said 10 others, were injured.
The injured have been admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh.
A group of construction workers lived under the portion of the bridge that collapsed. National Disaster Response Force joined the local police and fire department in the rescue operation, sources said.
The fire brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel engaged in the rescue work had earlier said 20 persons were pulled out from the rubble.
Rescue operations are underway.
Last Updated : Nov 22, 2020, 10:19 PM IST
