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Dozens Injured in Beam Launch Accident at Bihar Bridge Construction Site
✍️ NDTV
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 08:33 PM
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A beam launch used for bridge construction collapsed at a site in Bihar, injuring dozens of workers.
A beam launch employed in the construction of a bridge in Bihar malfunctioned and fell, causing a sudden crash at the worksite. The incident occurred during routine lifting operations, when the steel beam slipped from its rigging and struck nearby workers.
Emergency services were rushed to the scene, and medical teams treated more than twenty individuals on site before transporting several to nearby hospitals. Initial reports confirm that dozens of labourers sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the failure, focusing on equipment maintenance and adherence to safety protocols. The district administration has ordered a temporary halt to the bridge project until a thorough safety audit is completed.
The accident highlights ongoing concerns about occupational safety in large‑scale infrastructure projects across the country, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of construction standards.
Emergency services were rushed to the scene, and medical teams treated more than twenty individuals on site before transporting several to nearby hospitals. Initial reports confirm that dozens of labourers sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the failure, focusing on equipment maintenance and adherence to safety protocols. The district administration has ordered a temporary halt to the bridge project until a thorough safety audit is completed.
The accident highlights ongoing concerns about occupational safety in large‑scale infrastructure projects across the country, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of construction standards.