Samastipur Bridge Collapse: Slab of Under-Construction Ganga Bridge Crashes in Bihar, 6 Workers Injured (Watch Video)

A major structural failure occurred on Saturday morning when a massive concrete slab of an under-construction mega bridge over the Ganga River collapsed in Samastipur district, injuring six workers. The incident took place at pillar number 58 of the Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur Ganga Mahasetu project during active installation work. Emergency services rushed the injured laborers to local health facilities, with five subsequently transferred to the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for specialized treatment. Anand Bridge Collapse: Under-Construction Railway Overbridge Collapses Near Adas Village in Gujarat; No Casualties Reported (Watch Video).

According to local law enforcement and administrative officials, the mishap occurred while a heavy-duty crane was hoisting the prefabricated concrete slab into position. A critical chain on the crane snapped mid-operation, causing the heavy structure to plunge directly into the river below. Senior police personnel, led by Patori Deputy Superintendent of Police Virendra Kumar Medhavi, quickly cordoned off the site to oversee rescue operations and manage the resulting chaos among the workforce. Bihar Bridge Collapse: Vikramshila Setu Section Near Pillar 133 Falls Into Ganga River, Traffic Suspended, No Casualties Reported (Watch Video).

Under-Construction Bridge Slab Collapses in Bihar

समस्तीपुर: निर्माणाधीन बख्तियारपुर-ताजपुर गंगा महासेतु का स्लैब क्रेन से उठाने के दौरान टूटकर गंगा में गिर गया। हादसे में 6 मजदूर घायल हो गए, जिनमें से 5 को बेहतर इलाज के लिए पीएमसीएच रेफर किया गया है। घटना की जांच शुरू कर दी गई है।#Samastipur #Bihar #BridgeCollapse… pic.twitter.com/lPMuOmTFNo

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This failure adds to growing regional concerns regarding public infrastructure safety. The multi-crore Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur bridge project, designed to connect Patna and Samastipur districts, has experienced previous structural setbacks, including a girder collapse during a maintenance procedure. State engineering authorities have launched an official investigation to determine if mechanical oversight or substandard operating protocols contributed to the equipment failure.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 04, 2026 06:02 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).