Bridge Collapse in Jammu's Bantalab Claims One Life, Rescue Operations Underway
Bridge collapses in Jammu’s Bantalab, 1 labourer dead, 2 buried under debris
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An old bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area of Jammu city, India, resulting in one labourer dead and two others trapped under debris. Rescue operations involving police, army, and the State Disaster Response Force are ongoing to locate the missing workers.
- 01One labourer confirmed dead after a bridge collapse in Jammu.
- 02Two additional workers remain trapped under the debris.
- 03Rescue operations initiated by police, army, and State Disaster Response Force.
- 04The incident occurred while constructing a new bridge adjacent to the old one.
- 05Traffic has been halted in the area following the collapse.
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A tragic incident occurred on Friday when an old bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area of Jammu city, India, leading to the death of one labourer. The deceased was found among the debris, while two other workers remain missing. The collapse happened during the construction of a new bridge adjacent to the old structure, which was still in use for traffic. According to police, six workers were present at the site when the incident occurred, with two managing to escape while four were trapped. Rescue operations have been launched by the Chinore police, army, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to locate the missing individuals. Authorities have since closed the road link in the area to facilitate the rescue efforts.
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The collapse has halted traffic in the area, affecting local commuters and transport.
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