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Kinnaur Bridge Collapse: Overloaded Dumper Truck Blamed, Driver Safe
✍️ Latestly
🗓 25 Jun 2026, 10:32 AM
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An iron bridge in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district collapsed today after being hit by an overloaded dumper truck. The driver sustained minor injuries.
A significant iron bridge in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh collapsed earlier today. Initial reports suggest the collapse was triggered by an overloaded dumper truck carrying sand. The vehicle subsequently fell into the Sutlej river.
Fortunately, the driver of the dumper truck managed to escape the incident with only minor injuries. There is no immediate information regarding other casualties or damage.
This incident highlights concerns regarding vehicle weight limits on critical infrastructure. Further investigation into the exact circumstances and potential structural issues will likely follow.
Fortunately, the driver of the dumper truck managed to escape the incident with only minor injuries. There is no immediate information regarding other casualties or damage.
This incident highlights concerns regarding vehicle weight limits on critical infrastructure. Further investigation into the exact circumstances and potential structural issues will likely follow.