INDIA
DNA Web Team | Sep 04, 2018, 05:49 PM IST
1.Majerhat bridge collapses in Kolkata

Majerhat bridge in South Kolkata has collapsed. Rescue operation is underway.
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2.Several feared dead in Majerhat bridge collapse in Kolkata

While authorities have not given any number of casualties, eyewitnesses said they saw several bodies under the collapsed bridge.
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3.Rescue operation underway

Army has not been called in but since the area is very close, Army field hospital detachment has been sent: Indian Army.
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4.Visuals from the spot where part of Majerhat bridge collapsed on Tuesday

Rescue teams and ambulances arrive at the spot where part of Majerhat bridge in South Kolkata has collapsed.
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5.Disaster management team has been pressed into action, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said

We are very worried. We are receiving information from the rescue team on the ground. We want to go back as soon as possible. There are no flights in the evening, we are unable to do so: Mamata Banerjee. The chief minister is currently visiting Darjeeling.
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6.Our focus is relief and rescue, investigation will be done later, says Mamata Banerjee

Our team is focused on relief and rescue work. Our priority is relief and rescue. Rest of the investigation will be done later: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
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7.Rescue and relief operation underway after Majerhat bridge collapse in south Kolkata

Police and health services are carrying out the rescue and relief operation. Kolkata Port Trust officials have also reached the spot.
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8.There is no casualty, says WB minister

It was a 40-year-old bridge. As of now there has been no casualty, but search operations are underway, let us wait: Firhad Hakim, West Bengal Minister