Vikramshila Bridge Collapse in Bhagalpur Halts Traffic and Raises Safety Concerns
Bhagalpur’s Vikramshila bridge collapse: Major scare as video shows 25-metre slab of bridge collapsing into Ganga, all traffic halted
The Economic Times
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A portion of the Vikramshila Setu bridge in Bhagalpur, Bihar, collapsed late Sunday night, creating a significant gap in the roadway. The incident prompted immediate traffic halts between Bhagalpur and Naugachhia, affecting thousands of daily commuters who rely on this vital link.
- 01A 25-meter slab of Vikramshila Setu collapsed into the Ganga River around 1:10 AM.
- 02Prompt evacuation of vehicles prevented potential casualties during the incident.
- 03Traffic has been completely halted, with authorities advising commuters to use alternative routes.
- 04The bridge serves over 100,000 people and thousands of vehicles daily, making its closure impactful.
- 05Local officials are assessing the situation and seeking alternative arrangements for traffic.
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On late Sunday night, a 25-meter slab of the Vikramshila Setu bridge in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, collapsed into the Ganga River, causing significant disruption. The incident occurred around 1:10 AM, following observations of pillar number 133 sinking into the riverbed. Authorities acted swiftly, evacuating vehicles just before the collapse, which likely prevented injuries. Bhagalpur District Magistrate Naval Kishore Choudhary confirmed that no vehicles were on the slab at the time of the incident. The bridge, a crucial link between Bhagalpur and Naugachhia, typically accommodates over 100,000 commuters daily. In response to the collapse, all traffic has been halted, with vehicles diverted via longer routes through Munger and Sultanganj. Officials are currently exploring alternative arrangements to mitigate the impact on local commuters.
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The collapse of Vikramshila Setu has left thousands of commuters stranded, forcing them to take longer alternative routes for their daily travel.
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