6 injured as under-construction bridge collapses in UP's Maharajganj

NEW DELHI: At least Six laborers were injured when an under-construction bridge collapsed during road construction work on the Sonauli-Gorakhpur National Highway near Mohanapur Dhala in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh on Monday night, according to police officials.

The incident occurred during ongoing highway construction activities, leading to immediate response from local police teams.

"During the highway construction activity, a portion of the under-construction bridge suddenly gave way, trapping several workers under the debris," said Dharmendra Singh, Station house officer of the local Purandarpur police station.

The injured workers were promptly rescued from the debris and taken to Pharenda Community Health Centre (CHC) for treatment.

"All the injured workers have been admitted to the hospital, and their condition is stable," Singh added.

JCB machines were used to clear the debris from the site, which has now been secured. Police have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the bridge collapse .