17 workers die after under-construction railway bridge collapses in Mizoram

Aizawl: In a unfortunate incident, 17 workers were killed on Wednesday after an under-construction railway bridge collapsed near the Sairang area of Mizoram.

Police informed that several others are feared trapped at the site, as 35-40 workers were present when the incident occurred around 10 am.

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

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga in his post X have expressed grief and saddened by the death of 17 workers.

“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.”

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… pic.twitter.com/IbmjtHSPT7

— Zoramthanga (@ZoramthangaCM) August 23, 2023

Later, PM Narendra Modi announces an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs from PMMRF to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured who lost their lives after under-construction railway bridge collapsed in Mizoram.