One eliminated in bridge collapse at Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train website in Gujarat–

An under-construction bridge, part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project collapsed on Tuesday in Anand district, Gujarat, resulting in the death of one worker, according to reports.

< a href=" https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH | Gujarat: Concrete blocks collapsed at a construction site of the bullet train project in Anand, today. Rescue operations are underway. Anand police, fire brigade officials have reached the spot.

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited says, “Today night at Mahi … pic.twitter.com/LapwfEOo5h

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The collapse took place around 5 PM, increasing concerns that a number of might be caught under the debris. Local authorities swiftly started rescue procedures to find and aid those impacted by the case.

National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited stated, “Today evening at Mahi river, at the construction site of a bullet train project three laborers were trapped in between concrete blocks.

A rescue operation is in progress using cranes and excavators, it said, adding that one labour has been rescued and has been recovering in the hospital.

According to the Times of India report, Anand district superintendent of police Gaurav Jasani confirmed the incident, saying, “Two workers who have been rescued have been shifted to the hospital for treatment. They are fine. It is believed that two other workers are still trapped. We are carrying out rescue operations.”

#WATCH|Gujarat|On the case at bullet train job website in Anand, DSP Anand, Gaurav Jasani states, ” A girder being set up at the bullet train project site had fallen today. In this incident, 2 people were rescued and sent to hospital. As per primary information, 1 or 2… pic.twitter.com/DuRwBpxMw6

— RECTUM (@ANI) November 5, 2024