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The bridge over the Indrayani River on the Kundmala Vacationer Spot in Pune is damaged. This spot is 30 km from Pune.
The bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed at 3:30 pm on Sunday close to Kundamala village of Mawal tehsil of Pune district of Maharashtra. In line with officers current on the scene, 4 folks died and 18 have been injured within the accident. NDRF groups rescued 41 folks. Some individuals are nonetheless lacking.
Earlier, MLA Sunil Shelke, who reached the spot after the accident, claimed that 6 folks had died. Nonetheless, CM Devendra Fadnavis and DCP of Pune Zone 2 have confirmed the demise of two folks. 2 folks died throughout remedy on the hospital.
It’s being advised that this accident occurred when many individuals have been standing to see the sturdy present of the river.
Folks arrive to rejoice the weekend, 30 km from Pune, a spot of accident
The gap from Pune to Kundamala is 30 km. The place is situated earlier than getting into the expressway on the best way to Mumbai. 1000’s of individuals attain right here on weekends.
The bridge was dilapidated, greater than capability, there was additionally motion of automobiles
In line with preliminary data, the bridge was already in a really poor and tacky place. On the time of the accident, extra vacationers have been current on the bridge. Folks have been carrying two-wheelers and bikes. Because of this, the bridge couldn’t bear the load.
Images of Kundamala bridge accident …
135 folks have been killed within the Morbi Bridge accident
Earlier, a suspension bridge collapsed on 30 October 2022 in Morbi, Gujarat. 135 folks died within the accident. The bridge had a capability of about 100 folks, however as a result of vacation on Sunday, it had about 500 folks. This turned the explanation for the accident. The place folks fell as a result of breakdown of the bridge, there was water as much as 15 toes. Some folks got here out after swimming. However the remainder of the folks couldn’t escape. Go via the weblog under for each updates associated to Pune bridge accident …
Updates
04:07 pm15 June 2025
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Rescue continues even at evening
01:49 pm15 June 2025
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Eyewitnesses said- the bridge was shaking, but folks got here coming
An eyewitness on the bridge on the time of the accident stated, “I was stuck on the bridge. It was already moving, but still people kept coming on it. There were about 40 to 50 people.”
01:30 PM15 June 2025
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MP Supriya Sule reached the hospital to satisfy victims
NCP-SCP chief Supriya Sule has reached the hospital in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The Kundmala bridge will meet the households of the victims of the accident.
01:24 PM15 June 2025
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VIDEO of Rescue launched on the spot
01:17 pm15 June 2025
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Shut shot of broken bridge, rescue continues
12:58 PM15 June 2025
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MLA said- entry on the bridge was closed, but folks went
NCP MLA Sunil Shelke said- “This bridge was built for the movement of farmers 30 years ago, but due to overweight of tourists and two-wheelers, the bridge collapsed. 2 people have died. Pimpri-Chinchwad and NDRF are helping. We used to repair it from time to time. At present, we had stopped the entry of tourists, but they came here, but they came here.”
12:43 pm15 June 2025
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Baramati MP Supriya Sule reached the spot
12:35 pm15 June 2025
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Crane known as to take away the particles of the bridge
12:24 PM15 June 2025
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Pune DCP said- accident occurred at 4 pm, NDRF groups deployed
Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune Zone 2 DCP Vishal Gaikwad stated, “It was an old dilapidated iron bridge that collapsed around 4 pm. According to preliminary information, 2 people have died and 5-7 rescued people have been sent to the hospital. NDRF and local police have been deployed for rescue operations.”
11:48 am15 June 2025
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Fadnavis said-interacted with native officers
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the bridge has been damaged and a few folks have been injured in it, who’ve been rushed to the hospital. Some individuals are trapped, to save lots of them, the NDRF staff is reaching the spot. Some individuals are anticipated to be washed away, however there is no such thing as a official affirmation of it or anybody’s casualties up to now. Subsequently, it might not be applicable to say something on this presently.
11:34 am15 June 2025
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Extra folks have been current on the dilapidated bridge
In line with preliminary data, the bridge was already in a really poor and tacky place. On the time of the accident, extra vacationers have been current on the bridge and heavy bikes have been additionally being taken from it. The rescue staff has additionally discovered a two -wheeler from the bridge particles. There was motion of automobiles from the bridge.
11:31 am15 June 2025
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Native said- No safety preparations at vacationer vacation spot
Native folks allege that Kundamala is a well-liked vacationer vacation spot, regardless of being a preferred vacationer vacation spot, there is no such thing as a association for the security of vacationers. The bridge was fairly previous and tacky and it was not repaired. As well as, each the water degree and circulate of the Indrayani river was fairly sturdy because of heavy rains within the Pune area for the final 4 days. Regardless of all this, no concrete steps have been taken by the administration to guard vacationers, which is taken into account to be a significant reason behind this tragic accident.
11:29 am15 June 2025
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Vacationers come to see the waterfall of Kundamala
Kundamala is about 30 km from Pune. This place falls earlier than getting into the expressway on the best way to Mumbai. The Kundamala waterfall is standard for tourism right here. Additionally, there’s a lovely Kundrai Mata temple in the course of the Kundmala waterfall, numerous vacationers go to right here.
11:28 am15 June 2025
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Footage earlier than bridge accident
11:27 am15 June 2025
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Native folks additionally gathered in rescue operation
The NDRF staff, police and native individuals are making each effort to seek out folks flowing within the river. The rescue staff is anticipating everybody to be secure, however it’s feared that the demise toll on this accident could improve.
11:21 am15 June 2025
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Find out about 6 massive bridge accidents within the nation
1. Morbi Bridge Accident: On 30 October 2022, a suspension bridge fell in Morbi, Gujarat. 135 folks died within the accident. The bridge had a capability of about 100 folks, however as a result of vacation on Sunday, it had about 500 folks.
2. Rafiganj railway accident: On September 10, 2002, about 130 folks have been killed in a railway bridge accident close to Rafiganj station in Bihar. The accident happened at round 10:40 am. Howrah Rajdhani Specific derailed on the bridge on the river close to Rafiganj close to Gaya.
3. Kadalundi River Bridge Accident: On July 21, 2001, 57 folks have been killed when a railway bridge on the Kadalundi river close to Kozhikode in Kerala died. Let me inform you that Mangalore-Chennai Mail passenger practice for Chennai was crossing the Kadalundi river bridge close to Kozhikode, when 4 bogies derailed and received into the river.
4. Bhagalpur bridge accident: In 2006, there was a significant accident because of falling Pedestrian (foot bridge) bridge in Bhagalpur, Bihar. About 30 folks have been killed on this accident. It was a 150 yr previous bridge. This bridge fell on the Jamalpur-Howrah practice.
5. Kolkata Bridge Accident: On 31 March 2016, about 27 folks have been killed and 80 injured when the underneath -construction Vivekananda flyover bridge collapsed in Kolkata.
6. Varanasi bridge accident: On 15 Could 2018, 15 folks have been killed within the particles after part of the bridge underneath building collapsed close to the Cantt railway station in Varanasi. There was a mini bus, automotive and a number of other bikes within the grip of the accident. A number of cranes needed to be known as to take away the particles.
11:13 am15 June 2025
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18 ambulances and NDRF groups reached the spot
MLA Sunil Shelke stated that 6 folks have died up to now. 18 ambulances have reached. Additionally, a staff of NDRF has additionally reached the spot.
11:13 am15 June 2025
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Supriya Sule Bolin-The incident may be very unlucky
The bridge over the Indrayani river in Kundamala in Maval Taluka in Pune district collapsed. Some residents current on the bridge have been swept away. This incident may be very unlucky. I pray to God that every one residents be secure. I’ve talked to the District Collector of Pune concerning this incident and they’re sending all the required help. I request all of the residents to take essential precautions whereas going to monsoon tourism. Please strictly observe the security guidelines.
11:11 am15 June 2025
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Vacationers gathered on the bridge to take photos
The accident occurred when many vacationers gathered on the bridge to take photos on the similar time. Mawal MLA Sunil Shelke has confirmed the demise of six vacationers. The our bodies of all have been recovered.
11:11 am15 June 2025
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Heavy rains proceed in lots of areas of Maharashtra
Many elements of Maharashtra are receiving heavy rains on Sunday. There’s a purple alert in Ratnagiri, Raigad. There may be an orange alert in Palghar, Thane and Sindhudurg, Pune, Satara and Kolhapur.
11:11 am15 June 2025
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Minister Girish Mahajan leaves for the spot
Minister Girish Dattatreya Mahajan advised the media- I’ve talked to the District Collector. Police and rescue groups have reached the spot and I’m additionally reaching the spot quickly.
11:05 am15 June 2025
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18 ambulances and NDRFG groups reached the spot
18 ambulances have reached the spot. Additionally, a staff of NDRF has additionally reached the spot and engaged in rescue work.
