Viral Video: A bridge in Bihars Siwan district collapsed, causing widespread panic among the locals on Saturday. The sudden and dramatic collapse was caught on video, which quickly went viral, drawing attention to the severe infrastructure issues in the region. This incident occurred just days after another bridge collapsed in the state. The bridge that collapsed spanned the Gandak canal and connected the Patedhi Bazar in Maharajganj district with Ramgarh Panchayat in Darbhanga district. This bridge was a vital link for thousands of commuters who used it daily to travel between the two areas. The collapse has disrupted daily life, making it difficult for residents to reach markets, schools, and workplaces.When was first bridge builtLocal residents recounted that the bridge was built about 40-45 years ago. Initially, it was constructed with funds raised by the community, and later, government assistance helped complete the project. The bridge had been serving the community for decades, making its sudden collapse even more shocking and distressing for those who relied on it.Watch the video here:BIG BREAKING 🚨⚡One more bridge collapsed in Bihar (Siwan), second such masterstroke in one week.Gems of NDA ruled Bihar 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/NHYqnxChD8— Ankit Mayank (@mr_mayank) June 22, 2024Similar incident in ArariaThis recent bridge collapse in Siwan is not an isolated incident. Just a few days earlier, on June 18, a newly constructed bridge over the Bakra River in Araria district also collapsed. Fortunately, there were no fatalities in either incident. The Araria bridge was built by the Rural Works Department (RWD) at a cost of Rs 10 crore, but it had not yet been opened to the public as the approach roads were still under construction.When was Araria bridge builtThe bridge over the Bakra river was 182 meters long and built in three parts. Two parts, along with two supporting pillars, collapsed into the river. The construction of this bridge began in 2021 under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Nirman Yojana with an initial cost of Rs 7.79 crore. However, the final cost escalated to Rs 12 crore due to changes in the rivers course and the construction of the approach road. Despite the huge investment, the bridge could not withstand the rivers force and collapsed before it could be inaugurated.
