Here’s the latest on the bridge collapse over the Indrayani River near Pune
🔍 What happened
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At least two people died and 32 were injured when an iron footbridge over the Indrayani River in the Kundmala (Talegaon/Indori) area of Pune collapsed on Sunday, June 15, 2025
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The collapse was triggered during a swell of weekend tourists, with many plunging into the swollen, rain-fed river Six people have been rescued so far; rescue operations are active with additional resources on standby
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Injured include 6 in critical condition, supported by NDRF, local emergency teams, and government agencies
⚠️ Why it collapsed
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The bridge, managed by Pune Zilla Parishad, was roughly 30 years old, dilapidated, and already flagged “unsafe,” yet lacked official closure
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Overcrowding—dozens of people and two-wheelers—caused stress beyond structural capacity amid swollen river conditions from heavy rainfall
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A structural audit was scheduled but hadn’t been conducted; repair funds had been earmarked months ago but not released
🏛️ Official response & next steps
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CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar & Eknath Shinde, and senior leaders expressed condolences, activated state-level rescue infrastructure, and announced relief packages and full medical coverage for the injured
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The government has ordered structural audits of all river-bridges in Maharashtra’s tourist zones and launched a five-member inquiry committee
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A new parallel bridge had been approved with work orders issued on June 10, though monsoon weather may delay construction
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Compensation: ₹5 lakh each to families of the deceased; complete medical expenses for the injured, as a relief measure
🌧️ Broader implications
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Infrastructure oversight failures: Aging bridges—even when flagged unsafe—remain accessible without enforcement.
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Risk of natural forces: Monsoon-driven river swell compounds weak structures with human traffic.
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Lessons from past tragedies: Like Morbi in 2022 and Majerhat in 2018, this highlights systemic risks in regional infrastructure safety protocols
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🗓️ What happened
On Sunday afternoon (around 3:15–3:30 pm), a 30‑year‑old iron-and-concrete footbridge at the popular Kundmala/Talegaon spot gave way under a heavy load of pedestrians and two-wheelers. Eyewitnesses said it “shook for minutes” before collapsing, with over 100 people on it, including some 50–200 in the most crowded section
📋 Casualties & rescue
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Confirmed dead: 4 people, including a 5‑year‑old
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Injuries: 51 people hurt; at least 8 in critical condition, others stable
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Rescued: Around 55 people saved, including 6–38 initially, by NDRF, fire brigade, police & local teams
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All missing accounted for; NDRF ended operations after locating all victims
🔍 Causes
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Bridge was narrow (~4 ft), old (~30 years), structurally unsound and rusted .
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Despite warning signs and restrictions, it remained in use—often overcrowded with tourists and bikes
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No recent structural audit; residents had flagged issues years earlier
🏛️ Official response
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Rescue led by NDRF; state and central leaders (PM Modi, Union Home Minister, CM Fadnavis) expressed condolences and offered support
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A five‑member committee has been formed to investigate administrative and procedural lapses
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A budget of ₹8 crore sanctioned for a new bridge—tendering completed, but delayed due to monsoon rains
Government will provide ₹5 lakh compensation to families of the deceased and cover medical expenses
🔎 Key takeaways
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Infrastructure oversight: The tragedy highlights the dangers of aging, uninspected structures still open to public use.
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Ignoring warnings: Despite being declared unsafe, the bridge continued to attract crowds, showing the need for stricter enforcement at tourist spots.
Would you like a breakdown of the committee’s findings when available, or more info on the new bridge’s timeline?
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