Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway collapses, 22 people and 2 buses missingJust In

August 03, 2016 10:45
Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway collapses, 22 people and 2 buses missing

At least 22 people and two Mumbai-bound buses are believed to be missing after a British-era bridge across the Savitri River on the Mumbai-Goa highway collapsed on the wee hours of Wednesday, the local deputy superintendent, Pranjali Sonawane said.

Three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) comprising with officials of the district administration and police, 80 personnel including divers have been pressed into rescue operations. However, the rescue operations are being slow down due to heavy rain in the area.

According to the local officials, approximately 80 per cent of the bridge had collapsed. No survivors or vehicles have been found so far.

Soon after the bridge collapsed, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tweeted, “Spoke to Raigad SP & Collector about bridge collapse on Mumbai-Goa highway. Administration has rushed to spot for rescue&immediate measures.”

“There were 2 parallel bridges : one is a new bridge and one constructed during the British era.The old one got collapsed.”

“The primary reason seems to be the high pressure caused due to flooding of river Savitri due to heavy rains in catchment of Mahabaleshwar. “

“There is no confirmed assessment about casualties since the area is very dark. Administration will ensure speedy rescue & relief operations.”

Also Read: Over 20 killed in Assam floods, Rajnath to assess flood damage

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