6 Laborers Die in Under-Construction Bridge Collapse in Hamirpur, India
Summary
Six laborers died and three were injured when an under-construction bridge collapsed in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, amid bad weather and ongoing investigations into the cause.
Key Points
- Six laborers died when an under-construction bridge collapsed in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Three other laborers were rescued and admitted to hospital following the collapse.
- Local police and officials have launched an investigation into the cause, including possible construction negligence and bad weather.
- Rescue operations were carried out overnight with heavy machinery, and the Meteorological Department had issued warnings of severe weather that night.
