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Rs 1,710 crore under­construction Bihar bridge falls a second time in 14 months

IndiaTimes Sunday, 4 June 2023
In a major setback to the ongoing construction of the four-lane Sultanganj-Aguani Ghat bridge across the Ganga in Bihar, its super structure connecting Sultanganj in Bhagalpur with Khagaria collapsed Sunday evening. According to sources, at least 30 slabs of several pillars, including pillar nos. 9, 10 and 11, measuring around 100ft, collapsed. The estimated cost of the bridge is Rs 1,710 crore.
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News video: Bihar Bridge Collapse: Under-construction bridge in Bhagalpur collapses into river | Oneindia News

Bihar Bridge Collapse: Under-construction bridge in Bhagalpur collapses into river | Oneindia News 03:04

An under-construction bridge in Bhagalpur of Bihar collapsed into the Ganga river it was being built on. The Aguwani-Sultanganj bridge in Bhagalpur has reportedly collapsed for the second time. A video, shot by the locals, has emerged on social media. A similar incident of bridge collapse happened...

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