Two Workers Die as Under-Construction Bridge Collapses in Jammu
Rescue teams and machinery are clearing debris as officials say at least four labourers were trapped and casualties are still unconfirmed.
- An under-construction bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area of Jammu on Friday, trapping labourers beneath the debris and triggering rescue operations at the site.
- BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma stated foundation strengthening work was underway when the collapse occurred, suggesting vehicle vibrations from excavation equipment likely triggered the mishap.
- Former Sarpanch Rajdev Singh reported six labourers were initially trapped, with two rescued by National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams using JCB machines.
- Security forces have arrived at the scene where a large number of people gathered, though officials stated casualty numbers remain unconfirmed pending rescue completion.
- Officials hope the remaining labourers are rescued "as soon as possible," with further details regarding the cause to be ascertained after rescue efforts conclude.
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Two workers die as under-construction bridge collapses in Jammu
Tragedy struck on the outskirts of Jammu as an under-construction bridge collapsed, claiming the lives of two workers. A massive rescue effort involving Army, NDRF, and SDRF is underway. One injured worker was rescued, while at least one person remains feared trapped. The sudden cave-in offered ...
Four workers feared trapped as portion of a bridge collapses in Jammu, rescue ops underway
Four workers are on Friday feared trapped under debris as portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area of Jammu. Former Sarpanch, Rajdev Singh, noted that two out of six trapped labourers have been rescued. The rescue operation is underway in the presence of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams. Four workers are still trapped under debris "As per my inspection, six lab…
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