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Seven injured as launching girder falls on under‑construction bridge in Bihar
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 12:49 PM
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A launching girder on a bridge under construction in Bihar collapsed, injuring seven workers.
A launching girder installed on a bridge that is still under construction in Bihar gave way, causing the structure to collapse and injuring seven people who were on site. The workers, who were part of the construction crew, were rushed to nearby medical facilities after the incident.
Emergency services responded promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to hospitals for treatment. Local authorities have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the failure, with officials emphasizing the need for strict safety compliance on large infrastructure projects.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about construction safety standards in the state, where several major bridge projects are underway as part of broader efforts to improve connectivity. Officials have pledged to review safety protocols and ensure that similar accidents are prevented in the future.
Emergency services responded promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to hospitals for treatment. Local authorities have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the failure, with officials emphasizing the need for strict safety compliance on large infrastructure projects.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about construction safety standards in the state, where several major bridge projects are underway as part of broader efforts to improve connectivity. Officials have pledged to review safety protocols and ensure that similar accidents are prevented in the future.