Bridge collapse in Raisen kills ex-CRPF jawan, injures 10

India Dec 02, 2025

A section of the 45-year-old Nayagaon bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district collapsed during maintenance on Monday.
Four people on motorcycles fell with the damaged portion; former CRPF jawan Devendra Dhakad sadly didn't make it.
At least 10 others were hurt.

Why this matters

The bridge had already been flagged for serious structural issues—think rusted supports and blocked joints—with nearly ₹1 crore set aside for repairs.
After the collapse, officials suspended a manager and launched an inquiry to find out what went wrong.
For anyone who uses public roads or wonders about infrastructure safety, this is a wake-up call: regular checks really do matter.