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At least 6 dead as bridge collapses near Pune, rescue operations underway

At least 6 dead as bridge collapses near Pune, rescue operations underway

Pune bridge collapse Photograph: (PTI)

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In a harrowing incident, several people are feared to be drowned after a bridge in Pune collapsed.

In a harrowing incident, several people are feared to be drowned after a bridge near Pune collapsed. The bridge built over the Indrayani river in Kundmala was a popular tourist destination.

There is heavy rush on the bridge during the monsoon. Due to the weekend crowd, the bridge was heavily loaded when it gave way.

According to preliminary reports, 10 to 15 people are feared trapped, while 5 to 6 people have been rescued.

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The has been six casualties reported so far. The numbers are likely to rise further.

Teams from the local police, disaster response units, and villagers are carrying out rescue operation.

The decades old bridge served as a pedestrian route for tourists and pilgrims visiting the Kund Mala area, near Talegaon Dabhade in Pune. It is popular for its naturally hollowed-out rocks formed by the Indrayani River on which the bridge was built.

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