Sundargarh: At least 15 labourers were injured and five of them were critical after an under construction bridge collapsed at Kanjipani under K.Balanga police limits of the district this afternoon.
According to reports, the mishap took place when around 30 labourers were working at the site.
While no casualty has been reported so far, all the injured were rescued by the police with the help of the locals, who rushed to the spot after getting information about the incident, from the debris. An ambulance was also engaged in the rescue operation which shifted the injured persons to the hospitals in K. Balanga, Bonai and Lahunipada for treatment.
According to sources, the 50 metre long and 20 feet high bridge is being constructed by National Buildings Construction Company (NBCC) on the road connecting Jamudihi to Kunjapani.
Meanwhile, Police have started an investigation into the matter.
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