The bustling construction site near Maricha in Bihar’s Supaul district turned into a scene of chaos and devastation when an under-construction bridge collapsed early in the morning. The collapse, which occurred around 7 am, resulted in one fatality, with fears that around 30 workers could still be trapped under the debris. The bridge, being built at a cost of ₹984 crore over the river Kosi, met a tragic fate reminiscent of a similar incident in Bhagalpur.
The collapse near Maricha bears an uncanny resemblance to the collapse of an under-construction bridge in Bhagalpur, which had sparked tensions between the state government and the opposition BJP. The four-lane bridge over the river Ganges, meant to link Bhagalpur and Khagaria districts, crumbled unexpectedly. With a construction cost exceeding ₹1,700 crore, the bridge’s collapse raised serious concerns, especially since it was supposed to be completed by 2019, after its foundation stone was laid by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in February 2014.
In the recent incident, a portion of the under-construction bridge between Bheja-Bakaur in Bihar collapsed, resulting in one fatality and injuries to nine others. The bridge, being constructed over the Koshi river, faced a tragic fate, with rescue efforts underway as senior officers of the administration rushed to the spot to oversee operations.
In summary, the collapse of the under-construction bridge in Bihar’s Supaul district has resulted in one death and several workers being trapped, prompting urgent rescue efforts and casting a shadow of tragedy over the bustling construction site near Maricha.
