Under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar’s Vaishali, seven injured
An under-construction bridge in Bihar's Vaishali district collapsed during the installation of a launching girder, resulting in seven injuries. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a technical assessment to determine the cause of the malfunction.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding infrastructure safety and construction standards in large-scale Indian government projects.
Seven people were injured after part of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Thursday (September 10, 2026). The bridge is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana – a Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways scheme to build and improve India’s road networks.
The incident took place near Itwaripur village under Lalganj police station during the four-lane construction work. After receiving the information, Vaishali Superintendent of Police, Shubhank Mishra and Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Gopal Mandal inspected the site.
“First aid was provided to all the injured, of whom 3 injured individuals have been referred to Sadar Hospital, Hajipur, for better treatment. The senior official who reached on the site has instructed the relevant officials to investigate the incident and the construction company’s compliance with the prescribed safety standards. Further action is being taken in connection with the incident, “Vaishali Police stated in its press release.
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