Another Bridge Collapse in Bihar: 5th in last 9 days

In Bihar, bridge collapses have become a usual sighting; on Friday, there was yet another reported bridge collapse in the Madhubani district, making it the fifth such incident in less than a week.

The 75 m long bridge over the Bhutahi River was reportedly under construction for two years.

Bihar. 5th bridge in 9 days. pic.twitter.com/YlLjpd8tw4— Cow Momma (@Cow__Momma) June 28, 2024

The Bihar Rural Works Department constructed the ₹3 crore bridge across the Bhutahi River in 2021. The Rural Works Department attested to the fact that a few days ago, one of the pillars washed away.

It is situated in the Madhubani district's Bheja police station area, near the state's northernmost border with Nepal.

As the water levels increased, a 25-metre-long pillar crashed into the river. At the location, massive tarpaulin sheets and fallen pillars were also visible.

Bridge Collapse in Bihar

According to sources, the contractor in question has been told to fix the structure as soon as possible, and the district administration has been asked to look into the situation and submit a report.

Tejashvi Yadav says, 'Mangalraj Wishes Sent to People on Bridge Collapse’

On X, Former deputy chief minister Tejashvi Yadav taking a Jibe at the Bihar Government headed by CM Nitish Kumar posted,

“Another bridge has collapsed in Bihar. Did you get to know? If not, guess why,” he said.

“Congratulations! Due to the double power of the double engine government in Bihar, a mere 5 bridges have collapsed in just 9 days. The double engine NDA government comprising 6 parties, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has sent auspicious and bright wishes of Mangalraj (good rule) to the people of Bihar on the collapse of the 5 bridges in 9 days.”

बधाई हो! बिहार में डबल इंजन सरकार की डबल ताकत से महज 𝟗 दिन में केवल और केवल मात्र 𝟓 पुल ही गिरे है।

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी की रहनुमाई और मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार की अगुवाई में 𝟔 दलों वाली डबल इंजनधारी 𝐍𝐃𝐀 सरकार ने बिहारवासियों को 𝟗 दिन में 𝟓 पुल गिरने पर मंगलराज की… pic.twitter.com/Jj8cVPwKlY— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) June 29, 2024

𝟗 दिन के अंदर बिहार में यह 𝟓वाँ पुल गिरा है।

मधुबनी-सुपौल के बीच भूतही नदी पर वर्षों से निर्माणाधीन पुल गिरा। क्या आपको पता लगा? नहीं तो, क्यों? बूझो तो जाने? #Bihar #Bridge pic.twitter.com/IirnmOzRSo— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) June 28, 2024

Bridge after Bridge Collapse in Bihar

Four more bridge collapses in Bihar in the last ten days have brought attention to serious problems with construction standards and supervision.

A bridge, constructed at a cost of Rs 12 crore on Bakra River in Araria collapsed on June 18.
On June 22, a four-decade-old bridge across the Gandak River in Siwan also collapsed.
On June 23, a bridge in East Champaran that was estimated to be worth Rs 1.5 crore also collapsed.
This week on Thursday, In the district of Kishanganj, a bridge collapsed. Water levels quickly rose because the 70-metre-long and 12-metre-wide structure in the Bahadurganj block was unable to withstand intense rain. This led to the failure of one of its pillars.

Bridge Collapse in Araria, Bihar
Six bridges in Bihar have collapsed in the past two years.