Tragic Collapse: Tourist Overcrowding Leads to Bridge Disaster in Pune

An iron bridge over the Indrayani River in Pune district collapsed, resulting in four deaths and 18 serious injuries. Overcrowding by tourists, who ignored safety warnings, led to the disaster. Authorities confirmed that all missing persons have been accounted for, and the search operation has been closed.

A search operation continued at the site of a bridge collapse over the Indrayani River in Pune, as authorities sought to ensure no one was left unaccounted for after the disaster that claimed four lives.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) concluded their efforts, citing the account of all missing individuals, while local rescue groups remained on alert.

Deterioration of the iron structure, overcrowded by tourists despite safety warnings, led to Sunday's tragedy. Officials highlighted repeated negligence and announced an inquiry into administrative lapses as a call for improved safety measures in high-tourist zones like Maval tehsil.

(With inputs from agencies.)