2024 Bihar bridge collapse disrupts traffic, affects 100K residents; third in a week amidst flooding and infrastructure concerns.

On September 27, 2024, a bridge in Bihar's Bhagalpur district collapsed, disrupting traffic and impacting about 100,000 residents. This incident marks the third bridge failure in a week, amidst severe flooding and growing concerns over infrastructure stability in the state. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Nitish Kumar-led government for corruption and inadequate oversight. The government has initiated measures to monitor bridge conditions and improve maintenance practices.

September 27, 2024
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