Technical probe begins after Mahakali suspension bridge failure
Summary
A section of the Mahakali suspension bridge linking Dodhara-Chandani and Bhimdatta municipalities collapsed on Wednesday morning, cutting traffic and prompting a technical probe. Provincial authorities will assess repairs and seek federal support if needed.
Key Points
- A section of the Mahakali suspension bridge over the Mahakali River collapsed on Wednesday morning, halting all traffic.
- One span and a central tower failed, leaving the bridge unusable and unstable.
- A technical team from the Sudurpashchim Province Infrastructure Development Directorate has been deployed to determine the cause of the collapse.
- Authorities said the provincial government will handle repairs if possible, and federal assistance will be sought if the damage is beyond provincial capacity.
