1 dead, 61 hurt as bridge collapses in Udhampur

A nine-year-old girl died and 61 others were injured when a footbridge collapsed during Baisakhi celebrations in Udhampur district on Friday. The incident occurred when several local residents had gathered in Bani Sangam temple in Bain village of Chenani. Soon after the reports were received at the district headquarters, the administration swung into action.

While 25 of the injured were referred to the district hospital, five persons with critical injuries were referred to the Government Medical College, Jammu. Others were treated at the local hospital in Chenani for minor injuries. Many elderly persons were also left injured as the six-year-old bridge gave way as it couldn’t bear the load of a large number of people.