At least 17 people have been killed and more are feared missing after a railway bridge under construction collapsed in north-eastern India, officials said.
The incident occurred near Sairang, about 20km (12 miles) from Mizoram’s state capital, Aizawl, its chief minister said.
Up to 40 workers were at the site when the bridge collapsed, according to local media reports.
Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga, who uses one name, said emergency workers had recovered 17 bodies so far with many local people helping with rescue efforts.
“All possible assistance is being given to those affected,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office in a statement.
Accidents on these kinds of construction sites are not uncommon in India.
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At least 17 people have been killed and more are feared missing after a railway bridge under construction collapsed in north-eastern India, officials said.
The incident occurred near Sairang, about 20km (12 miles) from Mizoram’s state capital, Aizawl, its chief minister said.
Up to 40 workers were at the site when the bridge collapsed, according to local media reports.
Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga, who uses one name, said emergency workers had recovered 17 bodies so far with many local people helping with rescue efforts.
“All possible assistance is being given to those affected,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office in a statement.
Accidents on these kinds of construction sites are not uncommon in India.
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