At least one person has died in the Majherhat bridge collapse in south Kolkata, while many more are feared trapped under the rubble. 20-25 injured people have been rescued by fire officials. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, now on a trip to Darjeeling in North Bengal, expressed concern over the incident and said her government will initiate a probe into the collapse.
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Kolkata Bridge Collapse Live News Updates: Majerhat Flyover Partially Collapses, One Person Reportedly Dead
In a tragic incident, a portion of Majerhat bridge in Kolkata has collapsed. Many people are feared trapped underneath the collapsed bridge.
04 Sep, 18:57 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed Majerhat bridge collapse in Kolkata as an unfortunate incident. "The collapse of a part of a bridge in Kolkata is deeply unfortunate. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest," PM Modi tweeted.
04 Sep, 18:03 (IST)
Following Majerhat bridge collapse, West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim said no casualty was reported so far in the incident. "It was a 40-year-old bridge. As of now there has been no casualty, but search operations are underway, let us wait," Hakim said. "All those who were trapped have been rescued. Six people have been admitted to hospital," he added.
04 Sep, 17:42 (IST)
Mamata Banerjee on Majerhat Bridge Collapse in Kolkata: "We are very worried. We are receiving information from the rescue team on ground(majerhat bridge collapse in Kolkata). We want to go back as soon as possible. There are no flights in the evening, we are unable to do so. Our team is focused on relief and rescue work. Our priority is relief and rescue. Rest of the investigation will be done later."
04 Sep, 17:38 (IST)
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a probe into Majerhat bridge collapse. At least five people are feared dead after a portion of Majerhat bridge collapsed after heavy rains on Tuesday afternoon.
04 Sep, 17:30 (IST)
The Majerhat bridge partially collapsed in south Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon. At least five people are feared dead in the collapse. Rescue operations are underway. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken stock of the situation and ordered a probe into the incident. Stay connected with us for live updates on Majerhat bridge collapse.
04 Sep, 17:23 (IST)
Majerhat bridge in South Kolkata partially collapsed on Tuesday afternoon after heavy rains, toppling some vehicles including two- and four-wheelers. Many people are feared trapped. According to a news channel, five persons may have died in the collapse. Rescue operations are underway.
04 Sep, 17:16 (IST)
A portion of famous Majerhat bridge in South Kolkata collapsed on Tuesday afternoon after heavy rains. While no casualties have been reported yet, many people are feared trapped under the debris.
Kolkata, September 4: In a tragic incident, a portion of Majerhat bridge in Kolkata has collapsed. Five people have been reported dead and many more are feared trapped underneath in the collapse.
Authorities have rushed to the spot. Rescue operations are underway. According to reports, locals are helping in evacuating people buried under the debris. West Bengal is reeling under heavy rains. More than 100 people have died so far in the rain-related incidents this year.
In August this year, An under-construction flyover that is a part of the East-West Corridor connecting Porbandar in Gujarat and Silchar in Assam collapsed at Phansidewa.
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