Vikramshila Bridge Partially Collapses Over Ganga in Bihar, Traffic Diverted
Vikramshila Bridge partially collapses into Ganga in Bihar’s Bhagalpur, traffic suspended
The Indian Express
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A section of the Vikramshila Bridge in Bhagalpur, Bihar, collapsed into the Ganga River on Sunday night, disrupting traffic but causing no casualties. The bridge, which connects Bhagalpur with several regions, is under investigation for structural integrity after previous damage reports.
- 01A portion of the Vikramshila Bridge collapsed late Sunday night, causing traffic disruptions.
- 02No casualties were reported due to timely alerts and traffic diversions.
- 03The bridge, opened in 2001, has been a crucial link between various districts in Bihar.
- 04Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the collapse and assessing bridge safety.
- 05The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding infrastructure maintenance in Bihar.
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On Sunday night, a section of the Vikramshila Bridge, which spans the Ganga River and connects Bhagalpur with Mavgachhia and other regions in Bihar, India, partially collapsed. The incident occurred in two stages, with structural failures reported at 11:55 PM, followed by a total span collapse at 1:07 AM, splitting the 4.7-kilometre-long bridge into two. Thankfully, no casualties were reported as authorities had issued alerts and diverted traffic towards Munger and Khagaria. The bridge, which has served as a vital link since its opening in 2001 during the tenure of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, is now under investigation by a high-level technical team. This incident has reignited discussions about infrastructure maintenance in Bihar, especially following previous reports of damage to the bridge earlier this year. The Bihar Road Construction Department and the Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited are responsible for the bridge's upkeep, and the collapse raises concerns about their maintenance protocols.
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The bridge's collapse disrupts transportation between key regions in Bihar, affecting daily commuters and trade.
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