Pune bridge on Indrayani river collapsed, 4 dead, rescue operations underway

Pune bridge collapse: A bridge on the Indrayani River near Kundmala village in Pune collapsed on Sunday. Eyewitnesses said scores of tourists were gathered on the bridge when it fell. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said two individuals died while 32 were injured, six of them critically, after the bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed in Pune district. He said six people have been rescued so far, and a search operation was conducted on a war footing as some people were swept away. The death toll later rose to four. 

CM Fadnavis earlier said that a search was launched on a war footing as some people were swept away, and NDRF has been deployed at the spot. Videos have also surfaced on social media from the accident site. Kundmala is a popular tourist destination that sees high footfall during monsoons. The incident occurred in the Kundamala area frequented by picnickers, officials said. They said the area has been witnessing heavy rains over the last few days, sending the river in a spate. 

One of the members carrying out the rescue operation in Pune said, "The rescue operation is underway. Some people have been saved. We don't know for sure, but possibly 20-25 people are likely trapped under the debris of the collapsed bridge." Further details are awaited.

#WATCH | Pune, Maharashtra | A bridge collapsed on the Indrayani River, near Kundamala village, under the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police station. 10 to 15 people feared trapped. 5 to 6 people have been rescued. More details awaited: Pimpri Chinchwad Police https://t.co/CiYAnNDiyS pic.twitter.com/g0jm7QE9Xv

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