Under-construction metro bridge collapses in Mumbai, 1 dead

In Mumbai, one person has died after a section of a metro bridge that was under construction in suburban Andheri collapsed.

  • In Mumbai, one person has died after a section of a metro bridge that was under construction in suburban Andheri collapsed.
    In Mumbai, one person has died after a section of a metro bridge that was under construction in suburban Andheri collapsed.
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  • Eight people are reported injured after a 50-metre section of the Andheri - Ghatkopar bridge, a major project, came crashing down.
    Eight people are reported injured after a 50-metre section of the Andheri - Ghatkopar bridge, a major project, came crashing down.
  • Two fire engines and two ambulances have been rushed to the spot.
    Two fire engines and two ambulances have been rushed to the spot.
  • The injured persons have been taken to hospital.
    The injured persons have been taken to hospital.
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  • Eyewitnesses say they fear more people could be trapped in the debris.
    Eyewitnesses say they fear more people could be trapped in the debris.
  • A crowd has gathered at the site hampering clearing work and the authorities are trying to keep people away.
    A crowd has gathered at the site hampering clearing work and the authorities are trying to keep people away.
  • This part of the overhead metro bridge is on the crowded Andheri-Kurla road that leads to the airport and the collapse is expected to cause traffic pile-ups in this business area.
    This part of the overhead metro bridge is on the crowded Andheri-Kurla road that leads to the airport and the collapse is expected to cause traffic pile-ups in this business area.
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  • This is also peak time for road traffic in Mumbai.
    This is also peak time for road traffic in Mumbai.
  • The metro has seen heavy rainfall for the last 24 hours, with flights and trains running late. Yesterday, a landslide took place in Chembur.
    The metro has seen heavy rainfall for the last 24 hours, with flights and trains running late. Yesterday, a landslide took place in Chembur.
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