Mizoram: 17 dead as under-construction railway bridge collapses in Sairang

Guwahati: At least 17 workers were reportedly killed as an under-construction railway bridge over the Kurung River in Mizoram collapsed.

As per reports, the bridge connecting Bairabi to Sairang collapsed in the Sairang area at around 10:00 AM on Wednesday.

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During the incident, 17 workers who fell under the debris died on the spot while more than 30 others are feared being trapped under the rubble.

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The number of casualties might rise but a rescue operation has been initiated.

Further details to be updated.