Scene of bridge collapse in India, dozens of casualties

An iron bridge over a river in India has collapsed, killing and injuring dozens of people.

According to PTI, the iron bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed at around 3:30 p.m. on June 15 in Kundamala, Pune, Maharashtra state, India. Photo: PTI.

"According to preliminary information, the bridge was old and rusty. Many tourists were standing on the bridge when it collapsed," said Ajit Pawar, an official of Maharashtra state. Photo: PTI.

The incident occurred in the Kundamala area, a popular weekend picnic spot, after days of heavy rain caused the river to rise. Photo: IT.

The Times of India newspaper quoted a report as saying that around 125 tourists were on the bridge when it suddenly collapsed. 20 to 25 people were then swept away by the strong current of the Indrayani River. Photo: HT.

The accident killed at least six people and injured dozens more. In addition, many people are still missing after being swept away by the water. Photo: IT.

"We are counting the number of missing people," Pune chief minister Jitendra Dudi said, adding that 38 people have been rescued and 30 of them have been hospitalised. Photo: ANI.

Rescuers are using specialized equipment to search for missing victims. Photo: PTI.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the government would provide Rs 500,000 each to the families of those killed in the bridge collapse. The government would also cover the entire medical expenses of the injured. Photo: ANI.

The bridge that collapsed was an old and dilapidated one, and the cause of its collapse may have been due to the number of people on the bridge at the time. It is known that plans to build a new bridge across the river have been approved. Photo: ANI.

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