Under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar’s Vaishali, seven injured
A section of an under-construction four‑lane bridge collapsed in Vaishali district, Bihar, on September 10, 2026, injuring seven workers. Police and NHAI officials have launched an investigation into the technical failure and safety compliance of the project.
- ✓A section of an under-construction four‑lane bridge collapsed in Vaishali district, Bihar, on September 10, 2026, injuring seven workers.
- ✓The collapse occurs amid ongoing efforts to expand India’s highway network under the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- ✓Police and NHAI officials have launched an investigation into the technical failure and safety compliance of the project.
The Bihar police confirmed that a portion of a bridge being built under the Bharatmala Pariyojana collapsed near Itwaripur village in the Lalganj police jurisdiction on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Superintendent of Police Shubhank Mishra and Sub‑Divisional Police Officer Gopal Mandal arrived at the site shortly after the incident and oversaw the initial response.
Seven labourers sustained injuries, three of whom were transferred to Sadar Hospital in Hajipur for advanced care. One worker remained trapped beneath the collapsed structure for approximately ninety minutes, suffering a fractured leg before rescuers freed him using a gas cutter. The bridge segment, part of the Bakarpur‑Manikpur stretch of NH‑139W, was being assembled with a launching girder when a technical malfunction caused the failure, according to a statement from the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
The collapse occurs amid ongoing efforts to expand India’s highway network under the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Opposition leader Tejashiw Yadav blamed substandard materials and alleged corruption for repeated bridge failures in the state, prompting calls for stricter oversight. Authorities have pledged a detailed technical assessment and indicated that any lapses in safety standards will be addressed promptly.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | BR State |
| Publication Date | 10 September 2026 |