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IN PICS: Massive accident in Kolkata as Majerhat Bridge collapses, many feared dead
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On Majerhat bridge collapse in South Kolkata, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said "Our team is focused on relief and rescue work. Our priority is relief and rescue. Rest of the investigation will be done later". (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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In 2016, 26 people were killed when Vivekananda Road flyover collapsed in Kolkata. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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Several motorbikes and a mini bus can be seen lying on top of the collapsed bridge. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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The bridge runs over the Majerhat railway station. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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The bridge connects Behala to other parts of Kolkata across the arterial Sealdah railway line. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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It is said that Majherhaat bridge is several decades old. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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The bridge collapsed during peak hours of traffic. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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Many casualties are suspected. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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However, the information is yet. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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Locals have started rescue operations, some of who claim many persons have died already. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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Several cars are also trapped under the collapsed section of the bridge. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
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Kolkata: A portion of a bridge at Kolkata’s Majerhat collapsed, trapping several underneath the debris. (ABP NEWS GRAB)
Published at : 04 Sep 2018 05:24 PM (IST)
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