Over two dozen swept away after a deadly bridge collapse in India
STORY: :: Witnesses say tourists were on this bridge in India when it collapsed, many of whom were swept away
:: Pune, India
:: June 15, 2025
:: Raghuveer Shelar, Eyewitness
"The bridge suddenly collapsed. At least 20-25 people were swept away. Some rescue workers saved a few tourists and some are feared trapped in the bridge debris."
An eyewitness said there were a group of tourists on the bridge when it collapsed.
Rescue operations, led by National Disaster Response Force, are currently underway.
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