Bihar Bridge Collapse: Vikramshila Setu Section Near Pillar 133 Falls Into Ganga River, Traffic Suspended, No Casualties Reported (Watch Video)
A significant structural failure occurred on the Vikramshila Setu in Bihar early Monday morning when a portion of the bridge near pillar number 133 collapsed into the Ganga River.
A significant structural failure occurred on the Vikramshila Setu in Bihar early Monday morning when a portion of the bridge near pillar number 133 collapsed into the Ganga River. The incident, which took place at approximately 12:50 AM, led to an immediate and total suspension of traffic across the vital transport link.
Despite the collapse occurring while several light and heavy vehicles were traversing the bridge, no casualties or injuries have been reported. A major disaster was averted through the rapid intervention of on-duty police personnel and administrative teams. Security forces managed to halt oncoming traffic and successfully evacuated vehicles already on the bridge, moving them to safe locations within minutes of the initial structural failure. Bihar Bridge Collapse List: From Araria and Siwan to Madhubani, Here Are the Five Bridges That Collapsed Within 11 Days.
District Magistrate Naval Kishore Chaudhary arrived at the site shortly after the incident to lead a high-level assessment. Speaking from the scene, the DM confirmed that the immediate priority was the safety of commuters and the stabilization of the area. Engineering teams have been summoned to investigate the cause of the collapse and to determine the extent of the damage to the surrounding pillars.
The Vikramshila Setu serves as a critical artery connecting South Bihar to the northern districts and neighboring states. The total closure of the bridge is expected to cause significant logistical challenges and traffic diversions throughout the region. Bihar Bridge Collapse: Aguwani Bridge, Under-Construction for Nearly 11 Years With INR 1,710 Crore Cost, Collapses for 3rd Time in Bhagalpur (Watch Video).
Portion of Vikramshila Setu Collapses Into Ganga
Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes as the district administration maintains a strict cordon around the site. An official inquiry into the structural integrity of the remaining spans is expected to follow, as authorities work to ensure the safety of the infrastructure before any restoration of services is considered.
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