Mumbai, June 15: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said two individuals died while 32 were injured, six of them critically, after the bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed in Pune district. He said six people have been rescued so far, and a search operation is being conducted on a war footing as some people are swept away. The incident occurred in the Kundamala area frequented by picnickers, officials said. They said the area has been witnessing heavy rains over the last few days, sending the river in a spate. Pune Bridge Collapse: Several Tourists Missing as Maval Bridge Collapses on Indrayani River in Maharashtra’s Kundamala (See Pics and Videos).

"I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the tragedy that occurred when a bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed in Indori, near Talegaon in Pune district. According to preliminary information, 2 people have died in this incident. I pay my heartfelt tribute to them. We share the grief of their families," Fadnavis said on X. Maval Bridge Collapse: Iron Bridge on Indrayani River Collapses in Maharashtra’s Pune District; Some People Feared Trapped, NDRF Launches Rescue Operations (Watch Videos).

Iron Bridge on Indrayani River Collapses in Pune

'Search Is Being Carried Out on War Footing'

The chief minister further said he had spoken with the Divisional Commissioner, District Collector, Superintendent of Police and the concerned Tehsildar. He said a search was launched on a war footing as some people were swept away and NDRF has been deployed at the spot. The relief work has been immediately accelerated, he added.

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