29.05.2026 11:42
A bridge under construction over the Betwa River in India's Uttar Pradesh state collapsed due to a severe storm and heavy rain. Six workers lost their lives in the incident, while rescue efforts continue for three workers trapped under the debris.
Six workers died after a bridge under construction collapsed during a storm in India's Uttar Pradesh state. According to NDTV news channel, local authorities stated that heavy rain and a storm hit the area while work was ongoing on the bridge over the Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh.
BRIDGE COLLAPSED DUE TO SEVERE STORM
Authorities reported that the bridge under construction collapsed due to a severe storm, and six workers lost their lives in the incident.
Police official Arvind Kumar Verma told media that emergency teams were dispatched to the area, and rescue efforts were ongoing for three workers trapped under the debris.