Mizoram Bridge Collapse: 17 killed after under-construction railway bridge caves in

At least 17 workers were killed on Wednesday, and several others are feared trapped, after an under-construction railway bridge collapsed in Sairang area of Mizoram, about 21km from capital Aizawl. The incident took place around 11 am. 

Officials said many more are feared trapped at the site and efforts are on to rescue them. “There were about 35 to 40 construction workers when the bridge collapsed,” they said.

“Seventeen bodies have been recovered from the debris so far…many others are still missing,” a police officer said, according to PTI.

The Sairang branch of Young Mizo Association is currently carrying out rescue operations.

Reacting to the incident, Mizoram CM Zoramthanga said the rescue operations are going on in full swing.

“Under construction railway over bridge at  Sairang, near Aizawl collapsed today; atleast 17 workers died: Rescue under progress. Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy. I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Sending gratitude to the people who have come out in large numbers to help with rescue operations,” the CM posted on X.

(More details awaited)