Part Of Railway Overbridge Collapses in Manmad, No casualties reported

A section of the railway overbridge in Manmad, situated on the Pune-Indore highway, collapsed, sparking panic in the area. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries reported.

The collapse brought traffic on the Pune-Indore highway passing through Manmad to a standstill. Fortunately, the fallen section of the bridge did not impact the railway track, averting a potentially significant disaster. The incident highlighted concerns about the bridge’s age and structural integrity, with prior complaints regarding its condition.

This is not the first time such an incident has occurred this year. Earlier, a similar collapse took place, raising questions about the railway administration’s failure to take adequate precautions.

The latest collapse underscores the urgency for thorough inspections and necessary measures to address the structural vulnerabilities of the aging railway overbridge in Manmad.