Pune bridge collapse at Kundmala
The iron footbridge over the Indrayani River lay mangled after collapsing under the weight of more than 125 people, mostly tourists out for a Sunday holiday.
Tragedy hit Pune’s Maval tehsil
Four people lost their lives when the old footbridge over the Indrayani River near Talegaon collapsed. District Collector Jitendra Dudi confirmed that 51 others were injured and receiving treatment at local hospitals.
Race against time
NDRF personnel, police, local volunteers and fire brigade teams launched an urgent rescue mission, using cranes and cutters to extract those trapped beneath the fallen structure.
Lives lost in a glimpse
Bodies of the deceased, including a 5-year-old boy, were recovered from the wreckage. One person remained missing as search efforts continued.
Warning unheeded
Despite a warning board and prior closure orders, the narrow bridge was crowded with tourists and two-wheeler riders at the time of collapse.
Bikes swept away with flow
Several two-wheelers parked on the bridge were swept into the Indrayani River, underscoring how the bridge was still in daily use by locals despite warnings.
Grief at collapse site
NCP MP Supriya Sule visited injured victims and grieving families at collapse site in Pimpri-Chinchwad, calling for stronger safety enforcement at public spots.
Tears and questions
Relatives of victims and local residents gathered in shock near the collapsed site, demanding answers and accountability for the preventable tragedy, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced Rs 5 lakh as financial assistance to the families of those who lost their lives.