Bridge Collapse Disrupts Traffic in Himachal Pradesh

Bridge Collapse Disrupts Traffic in Himachal Pradesh A significant disruption occurred on National Highway 305 after a bridge linking Mandi to Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh collapsed early Saturday, officials confirmed.The collapse occurred in Banjar, Kullu district, where a bridge from 1980 suddenly gave way. At the time, a truck traversing the structure fell into the river, leaving the driver with minor injuries.Emergency services reached the scene promptly. The driver received medical care at a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, Kullu Deputy Commissioner of Police, Torul S Ravneesh, announced that efforts are underway to restore connectivity, including identifying alternate routes and installing a bailey bridge.

A significant disruption occurred on National Highway 305 after a bridge linking Mandi to Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh collapsed early Saturday, officials confirmed. The collapse occurred in Banjar, Kullu district, where a bridge from 1980 suddenly gave way. At the time, a truck traversing the structure fell into the river, leaving the driver with minor injuries.

Emergency services reached the scene promptly. The driver received medical care at a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, Kullu Deputy Commissioner of Police, Torul S Ravneesh, announced that efforts are underway to restore connectivity, including identifying alternate routes and installing a bailey bridge.

(With inputs from agencies.).