60ft-Long Bridge Comes Crashing Down In Gujarat's Junagadh, Four Injured

In a terrifying incident, a 60-foot-long bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Junagadh leading cars that were commuting at the time to take a plunge into the river.

According to reports, the bridge collapsed near Malanka village in Junagadh district of Gujarat and officials claim was already crumbling due to heavy rainfall

that battered the area on Sunday.

ANI

Some people are said to be trapped at the moment, however, no casualty has been reported as of now. Following the incident, the movement on road connecting Junagadh to Mundra has been suspended.

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The bridge, used to connect Sasan-Gir, where a wildlife sanctuary is located, with Mendarda town of Junagadh, was built around 40 years ago near the Malanka village, he said.

"Four persons received minor injuries after it collapsed on Sunday evening," he said.

"An alternate route has been opened for commuters," the collector said. Two cars and three two-wheelers were stuck under the crashed slabs, he said, adding that the vehicles were later pulled out of the debris.