Pune
An previous bridge over the Indrayani river close to Kundamal in Talegaon space of Pune instantly collapsed on account of heavy rains and robust flows, inflicting a significant accident. The administration fears that about 15 to twenty individuals had been swept away within the river on this accident. It’s being informed that this bridge was in a decaying state of affairs for a while and was already closed for automobiles, however on account of heavy rains and water degree within the river, many individuals got here on this bridge and had been watching the views of the elevated water degree.
As quickly because the incident was reported, the native police and district administration groups have began in aid and rescue operations. Search operation is being carried out within the river with the assistance of divers. There’s a large crowd on the scene and there’s an environment of panic among the many individuals. The administration has appealed to the individuals to not be unnecessarily accrued across the river and the state of affairs is being carefully monitored.
It’s being informed that this bridge was closed 2-3 months in the past. As a result of the bridge was in a really shabby place. Up to now 6 individuals have been rescued. There are 15 ambulances on the scene. Police mentioned {that a} bridge collapsed on the Indrayani river close to Kundamal village beneath Pimpri-Chinchwad police station. There’s a risk of 10 to fifteen individuals being trapped. 5 to six individuals have been rescued.