Mizoram accident: 17 dead, several injured as under-construction railway bridge collapses

Mizoram railway bridge collapses: In a horrific and unfortunate incident, at least seventeen workers killed and several feared trapped as an under-construction railway bridge collapsed near Sairang area of Mizoram. 

The incident took place at around 10 am and about 20 km from Aizawl in Mizoram.

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As per the statement of police official, several others feared trapped at the site, as around 35-40 workers were present at the under-construction site.

Those injured were rushed to the nearby hospital and senior officials of Northeast Frontier Railway will also visit the site.

Chief Minister of Mizoram Zoramthanga took to his X handle to express his condolences to all the bereaved families and wrote, "Under construction railway over bridge at  Sairang, near Aizawl collapsed today; atleast 17 workers died: Rescue under progress."

"Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy. I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Sending gratitude to the people who have come out in large numbers to help with rescue operations," he added.

PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to kin of deceased

Pained by the bridge mishap in Mizoram and giving condolences to those who have lost their loved ones, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured.

More details awaited.