Mizoram Bridge Collapse:
Officials say more people are still trapped at the scene and rescue efforts are underway. “There were about 35 to 40 construction workers when the bridge collapsed,” they said. At least 17 workers were killed after a railway bridge under construction collapsed in Mizoram today.
Officials say more people are still trapped at the scene and rescue efforts are underway. “There were about 35 to 40 workers on site when the bridge collapsed,” they said.
The incident was reported in the Sairang area, about 21 kilometers from Aizawl. Minister Mizoram Zoramthanga said a rescue operation was underway at the crash site. “A railway line under construction on a bridge in Sairang, near Aizawl, collapsed today; at least 17 workers died:
The rescue is underway. Extremely saddened and affected by this tragedy. I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. We thank those who came in large numbers to help with rescue operations.
