Bridge collapses near Mumbai, 2 workers killed

February 26, 2024 23:05

Two persons died after a bridge on a creek collapsed on Monday in Uran, an official said.

The bridge, which connects Dadarpada and Dhudus villages, collapsed at 5:30pm, leading to the death of labourers Rajesh Laxman Waghmare (30) and Avinash Suresh Murkute (22), while two others were injured, he said.

"They worked at a nearby brick kiln and had ventured out for fishing. They got trapped after the 35-year-old bridge fell. The two labourers who were injured have been hospitalised," the Uran police station official said. -- PTI

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