Jammu and Kashmir: Footbridge collapse injures 40 during Baisakhi celebrations
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Baisakhi celebrations turned into a tragedy after a footbridge collapsed at Beni Sangam in Bain village in Udhampur's Chenani Block in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. According to reports, at least 40 people, including several children, sustained injuries in the incident. Udhampur Senior Superintendant of Police (SSP) Dr. Vinod Kumar said that a rescue operation was underway and concerned officials have reached the spot.
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Watch: Video shows collapsed footbridge at Beni Sangam
#WATCH | J&K: A footbridge collapsed during the Baisakhi celebration at Beni Sangam in Bain village in Udhampur's Chenani Block
— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2023
Six people were injured during the incident. A rescue operation is underway. Police and other teams have reached the site: Dr Vinod, SSP Udhampur… pic.twitter.com/2jGn1QxLpX
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No casualties were reported in the incident
Per reports, the bridge was overloaded with a large number of people when it collapsed. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar told PTI that no casualties were registered in the accident. The injured have been taken to Chenani Hospital and District Hospital Udhampur. Videos and pictures showing the extent of the damage are also being widely shared on social media.