Another bridge in Bihar collapsed in Bihar today, making it the sixth in 20 days. The bridge in Thakurganj block sunk by a feet today after the water level of the Bund river increased after heavy rains. The surface of the bride cracked, making it risky to use.
The bridge, located in Khoshi Dangi village of Patharia panchayat, was built in 2007-2008 from the MP fund of the then MP Md Tasleemuddin of Thakurganj. But today, it could not withstand the pressure of water.
This bridge connects three to four panchayats and if the bridge collapses, then 50 to 60 thousand population will be affected.