Rani Pokhri bridge on Dehradun-Rishikesh highway collapses in Uttarakhand

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Uttarakhand with the Rani Pokhri bridge on Dehradun-Rishikesh highway collapsing on Friday, trapping many vehicles. People in these vehicles got off and ran to safety. Senior officials rushed to the site and the traffic between Dehradun and Rishikesh has now been diverted through Nepali Farm. No casualties have been reported yet.

Dehradun has been witnessing heavy rains for the past few days due to which there has been a rise in the water level of rivers and some parts have got waterlogged and flooded. Uttarakhand Police, tweeting about the accident, said, “Part of Rani Pokhri bridge on Dehradun-Rishikesh highway has collapsed due to heavy rains and flow of current. People are advised not to use this route.”