According to initial reports, two tourists lost their lives and 2 people were injured when a bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
The Number of Casualties and Injuries is Alarming
According to India's NDTV channel, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that the bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed. Fadnavis said that a group of tourists walking on the bridge fell into the river and according to initial reports, 2 people lost their lives He stated that in the incident 32 people were also injured Fadnavis, who made the announcement, said they were worried that the death toll would increase.
Devendra Fadnavis said that six tourists have been rescued so far and rescue efforts are continuing in the region.
Structural Safety Concerns
Locals have long expressed concerns about the structural safety of the bridge, which was renovated about five years ago, and this could become the focus of investigations into the cause of the bridge collapse.
