Video: Truck Falls In River After Bridge Collapses In Himachal, Driver Safe
A bailey bridge in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district collapsed while an overloaded truck was crossing it, causing the vehicle to fall into the Sutlej river. The driver survived with minor injuries, and officials confirmed that an alternate route remains open for traffic.
Why it matters
The incident highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities in mountainous regions and the risks associated with heavy transport on aging bridges.
Show Quick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A bailey bridge collapsed in Himachal's Kinnaur district on National Highway 5 A truck fell into the Sutlej river after the bridge gave way near Urni Dhank The truck driver escaped with minor injuries, officials reported Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Shimla: A bailey bridge collapsed in Himachal's Kinnaur district, and a truck crossing it fell into the Sutlej river even as its driver escaped with minor injuries on Tuesday, officials said.
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