Another incident of bridge collapse has been reported in Patna, Bihar, the fifth such incident in more than a week in the state.
The latest incident has come to light from Bheja police station area of Madhubani district, bordering Nepal on the northern end of the state.
Officials are tight-lipped about the incident, though sources in the Rural Works Department, which was entrusted with the construction of the 75-metre long bridge, confirmed that one of the pillars was washed away a few days ago.
He said the bridge is being constructed at a cost of about Rs 3 crore on the Bhutahi river, which is in spate due to torrential rains in the catchment areas of Nepal.
Sources claimed that the district administration has been asked to investigate the matter and submit its report, while the contractor concerned has been directed to repair the structure as soon as possible.
A video of the collapse of a bridge that has been under construction for more than two years has gone viral.
Leader of opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, shared the video on Facebook, indirectly taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar government.
The RJD leader, who is also a former deputy CM, said, "Another bridge has collapsed in Bihar. Did you find out? If not, guess why."
Last week, one incident each of bridge collapse was reported from Araria, Siwan and East Champaran districts, while a similar accident occurred in Kishanganj on Thursday.
The latest incident has come to light from Bheja police station area of Madhubani district, bordering Nepal on the northern end of the state.
Officials are tight-lipped about the incident, though sources in the Rural Works Department, which was entrusted with the construction of the 75-metre long bridge, confirmed that one of the pillars was washed away a few days ago.
He said the bridge is being constructed at a cost of about Rs 3 crore on the Bhutahi river, which is in spate due to torrential rains in the catchment areas of Nepal.
Sources claimed that the district administration has been asked to investigate the matter and submit its report, while the contractor concerned has been directed to repair the structure as soon as possible.
A video of the collapse of a bridge that has been under construction for more than two years has gone viral.
Leader of opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, shared the video on Facebook, indirectly taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar government.
The RJD leader, who is also a former deputy CM, said, "Another bridge has collapsed in Bihar. Did you find out? If not, guess why."
Last week, one incident each of bridge collapse was reported from Araria, Siwan and East Champaran districts, while a similar accident occurred in Kishanganj on Thursday.
