At Least 80 Injured After Footbridge Collapses During Baisakhi Celebrations in J&K’s Udhampur
Last Updated: April 14, 2023, 18:27 IST
Visuals from the accident site. (Image source: PTI)
Union Minister and Udhampur MP Jitendra Singh said he is in touch with District Collector Krittika Jyotsana
At least 80 people were injured after a footbridge collapsed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Friday.
The incident took place during the Baisakhi celebration at Benisangam in Bain village in Udhampur’s Chenani Block.
People in large numbers were on the bridge when it collapsed, the officials said.
#UPDATE | J&K: A footbridge collapsed during the Baisakhi celebration at Benisangam in Bain village in Udhampur’s Chenani Block. Visuals from hospital where they have been taken.Manik Gupta, chairman of Chenani Municipality says, “At least 80 people were injured, including… pic.twitter.com/GfmRRid1ER
— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2023
“At least 80 people were injured, including 20-25 who are critical. We have referred 6-7 people to District Hospital. The others are here in Chenani and are being looked after by the medical staff,” Manik Gupta, chairman of Chenani Municipality said.
Union Minister and Udhampur MP Jitendra Singh said he is in touch with District Collector Krittika Jyotsana.
I’m in touch with DC #Udhampur Ms Krittika Jyotsana after receiving the report of the accident. My office is in touch with the local administration. All possible assistance being provided. https://t.co/wKcyprf3i4— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) April 14, 2023
The bridge collapsed due to overloading as a large number of people were on it at the time of the accident. There is no causality, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar told PTI.
Police and relief teams rushed to the spot and began rescue operations, the officials said.
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