Part of under-construction bridge collapses in TN

Chennai | Saturday | 22nd January, 2022

Summary:

Chennai, Jan 22 (PTI) A portion of an under-construction bridge, which is a part of a four-lane highway project, collapsed near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday.

No casualties were reported.

A part of the flyover that is being built over the Kollidam river at Anaikkarai near the temple town of Kumbakonam collapsed, official sources here said.

The bridge is part of a four-lane highway project (Thanjavur-Cholapuram-Villupuram) being executed by the National Highways Authority of India.

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