An iron bridge over the Indrayani River near Pune collapsed, leading to at least four deaths and multiple injuries, with many people swept into the river. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that a search operation is actively underway and agencies are on high alert. The incident occurred in a tourist area amidst heavy rainfall in previous days. Infrastructure safety is a longstanding issue in India, highlighted by past tragedies including a 2022 bridge collapse in Gujarat that claimed 132 lives.
The bridge collapsed in an area popular with picnickers, and local authorities reported a search operation is underway to find those swept away.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that at least four people died after the bridge collapsed, with several others missing and many injured.
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