Maharashtra CM Fadnavis stated a collapsed Pune bridge, which killed four, was previously declared dangerous with warnings posted. A new bridge contract was awarded, and work had begun.

The 32-year-old iron pedestrian bridge on the Indrayani river had reportedly been declared unsafe. It collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Pune's Maval tehsil, prima facie due to crowding by tourists who ignored the warning board at the spot.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel conduct a rescue operation at the bridge collapse site, in Pune. The bridge was declared unfit for vehicular traffic, while a new structure had been proposed for vehicles, Pune Collector Jitendra Dudi said. | Photo Credit: ANI

Following a deadly bridge collapse in Pune, Maharashtra's Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik emphasizes prioritizing tourist safety during monsoon. She suggests closing risky spots, enforcing safety measures,

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal criticised the government for allowing the ‘weak and dangerous’ iron bridge to remain open

Bridge collapse in Pune's Indrayani River on Sunday has left four tourists dead, multiple feared drowned after bridge gives way. 39 rescued so far. Bridge collapse occurred on Sunday in Kundmala, a popular tourist destination near Pune,

Hours after four died and 38 were rescued after an iron bridge over the Indrayani River in the Pune district of Maharashtra collapsed on Sunday afternoon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force and personnel from other specialised units, including the fire brigade, are at the spot.