DEHRADUN: A bridge collapse occurred in Roorkee on Thursday, during Diwali celebrations, causing widespread panic. Eyewitnesses reported that few people were present at the site, who had a miraculous escape when the under-construction bridge suddenly gave way.The bridge was being built by the Public Works Department. Following the collapse, the state government has taken swift action, forming a 3-member probe panel to investigate the incident.”The committee will submit its report within 7 days, and we will take strict action against those responsible,” assured a government official.”This bridge was vital for Roorkee, especially during the Kanwar Yatra, to facilitate easy movement for locals and pilgrims,” said a district official. The steel bridge’s construction began following a directive from the Chief Minister, with a completion deadline of February 2025.
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