Part of under-construction bridge collapses in Uttar Pradesh during storm; six killed, 2 feared trapped
A bridge under construction in Uttar Pradesh collapsed during a storm, resulting in the deaths of at least six workers. Two additional workers are feared to be trapped beneath the debris. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities respond to the incident.
- ▪The bridge was being constructed over the Betwa River between Morakandar and Kandaur villages.
- ▪Workers were taking shelter beneath a hydra crane when a portion of the structure collapsed.
- ▪Local residents reported that severe weather conditions contributed to the collapse.
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- ▪ 6 workers killed after part of under-construction bridge collapses in UP’s Hamirpur — Hindustan Times — Top
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 11:10:34 +0530 |
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At least six workers were killed and two others are feared trapped after an under-construction bridge collapsed during a storm in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district late on Thursday (May 28, 2026).The bridge, being constructed between Morakandar and Kandaur villages over the Betwa River, collapsed while labourers were working at the site. According to officials, a group of workers had taken shelter beneath a hydra crane amid heavy rain when a portion of the structure gave way.“After receiving information that a slab had collapsed at the under-construction bridge and that several people were trapped beneath it, we reached the spot and launched a rescue operation,” said Arvind Kumar Verma, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Hamirpur.Local residents said construction work was underway…
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