At least 17 construction workers have been killed after under-construction bridge collapsed near Sairang in Mizoram.According to the police officials, the incident happened at around 10 am on Wednesday, approximately 21 km away from Aizwal and over 35-40 workers were present at the site when the incident happened. Several are still feared trapped, as per sources.However, the cause of incident is not known.मिजोरम की राजधानी आइजोल के पास निर्माणाधीन रेलवे ओवर ब्रिज ढह गया. जिसमें 17 मजदूरों की मौत की शुरुआती जानकारी आ रही है. मलबे में 30 से 40 लोगों के दबे होने की आशंका है. #Sairang #Aizawl #Mizoram pic.twitter.com/NYyOcIThKy— The Lallantop (@TheLallantop) August 23, 2023Following the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief and announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased. “Pained by the bridge mishap in Mizoram. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. Rescue operations are underway and all possible assistance is being given to those affected,” he tweeted.Pained by the bridge mishap in Mizoram. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. Rescue operations are underway and all possible assistance is being given to those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the…— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 23, 2023More details awaited…
