Video: Under-Construction Bridge Launcher Collapses In Bihar's Vaishali, 6 Workers Injured
A major accident took place in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Thursday when a launcher collapsed during construction work on an under-construction four-lane NH-139W road being built under the Bharatmala project. The incident occurred near Jalalpur village, close to the Gandak river, under the Lalganj police station area. At the time of the accident, seven workers were reportedly present on the…
A construction accident occurred in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Thursday, as a launcher fell during the building of an under-construction four-lane road on the NH-139W under the Bharatmala project. The incident happened near Jalalpur village, close to the Gandak river, in the Lalganj police station area. Seven workers were present on the bridge at the time of the collapse, which trapped them under heavy debris.
The area is experiencing panic, with local residents, police, administrative officials, and a medical team rushing to the scene. Rescue efforts have been initiated, successfully freeing two workers. Six injured workers are receiving treatment at Sadar Hospital in Hajipur, with four in stable condition and two, Ram Bharose Sah and Pramod Chaudhary from Patna, in serious condition.
Further medical attention is being sought for them in Patna. The cause of the collapse is under investigation, with possibilities including a technical fault or construction lapse. The incident has drawn attention to safety standards at construction sites.
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