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District disaster management official Vitthal Banhote, who confirmed the incident with The Indian Express, said National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have reached the spot for the rescue operation. Rescue boats and vans of the fire department are also pressed into the service, according to police.
Pune: Following the death of four people in the Indrayani River bridge collapse incident, one of the survivors, who was injured, on Monday recalled that there was a huge crowd, which had gathered at one place on the bridge, leading to its collapse.
A footbridge in Pune's Maval tehsil collapsed on Sunday due to rust and overcrowding, resulting in four fatalities and multiple injuries. The bridge, designed for pedestrians only, gave way under the weight of approximately 100 people.
A fire and crash involving a tractor-trailer carrying fuel on Saturday morning caused an overpass to collapse, shutting down I-20 in both directions in Aiken County.
The Chief Minister’s Office in a post said, “PM Narendra Modi, after his arrival in Cyprus, called CM Devendra Fadnavis and inquired about the bridge collapse incident in Pune district and expressed deep grief over the incident. Hon PM assured the State Government of all required assistance in this relief operation.”
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According to the details, PM Modi, who is currently in Cyprus, was briefed on the ongoing efforts to assist those affected.
I-20 remains closed in South Carolina after a fuel truck crash. Crews have removed the collapsed overpass and are now repairing the damaged roadway.
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Clearing the debris from the collapse of an overpass on Interstate 20 in Aiken County might take a little time. See how to get around it.