Bridge Collapse in Jammu Traps Four Labourers Under Debris
Jammu and Kashmir: Portion of bridge collapses in Jammu, 4 labourers trapped under debris
The Economic Times
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A portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, trapping four labourers beneath the debris. Two have been rescued, and rescue operations involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are ongoing.
- 01A bridge under construction collapsed in Jammu, trapping four labourers.
- 02Two of the six trapped labourers have been rescued.
- 03Rescue operations are being conducted by NDRF and SDRF teams.
- 04The incident occurred due to vibrations from vehicle movement during foundation strengthening work.
- 05Local MLA Sham Lal Sharma is present at the rescue site.
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On Friday, a section of an under-construction bridge in the Bantalab area of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, collapsed, trapping four labourers under the debris. Former Sarpanch Rajdev Singh reported that two out of the six labourers initially trapped have been rescued, while efforts to save the remaining four are ongoing. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are on-site, utilizing JCB machines to assist in the rescue operation. Local MLA Sham Lal Sharma stated that the bridge's foundation was being strengthened when the collapse occurred, likely due to vibrations caused by vehicle movement. Further updates on the situation are awaited.
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The incident raises concerns about construction safety and the need for stringent measures to prevent such accidents in the future.
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