Bridge Collapses in South Kolkata; all rescued, says Minister

ONI Bureau:  A bridge collapsed in South Kolkata’s Majherhat area on Tuesday, toppling several vehicles and trapping people in the rubble.

A part of the 40-year-old Majherhat bridge between Taratala and Mominpur collapsed around 4.30 p.m., a fire official said.

However, West Bengal Minister, Firhad Hakim confirmed that all those who were trapped have been rescued and six people have been admitted to hospital.

 

 

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