The country’s largest Bakaur bridge being constructed over Kosi river collapsed in Supaul district of Bihar on March 22 morning in which one person died and nine were injured.
The 10.2 km bridge across river Kosi is being constructed between Bheja and Bakaur in Madhubani and Supaul districts of Bihar. The bridge comprises 170 no of spans [pier 1 on Bheja side-pier No. 171 on Bakaur side]. Each span length is about 60m.
“Today an unfortunate incident has happened wherein an under-construction span (Pier No. 153-154) has collapsed. As per available report, total 10 labour’s trapped in the incident and all rescued. Unfortunately, one person died on the way to the hospital and others 9 are out of danger with minor injury. Adequate compensation for the deceased as well as injured victims is being arranged,” said Kaushal Kumar, Supaul District Magistrate.
