PATNA: Reviving memories of the bridge collapse spree, Bihar witnessed two incidents of bridge collapse in two separate districts of the state. While a section of an under-construction Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur bridge collapsed near Nandani Lagunia railway station in Samastipur district, a bridge constructed over Gandak river fell down in Munger district due to the strong current of flood water.At least 80,000 people were affected due to the collapse of the bridge, also known as ‘Bichli Pul’. The bridge was constructed under Mukhya Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana (CM rural road scheme) in 2012. The bridge was crucial for people living in the riverine (diara) region of the area have no road communication for travelling to Khagaria. The communication between Harinamar, Jhovabahiyar and other panchayats in Munger district with Gogari in Khagaria district has been snapped due to the collapse of the bridge.On the other hand, a section of the under-construction bridge collapsed in Samastipur district on Sunday night. The bridge connects Tajpur in Samastipur and Bakhtiyarpur in Patna district.
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