Mizoram Railway Bridge Collapse: 17 workers killed in Aizawl
Aizawl (Mizoram): At least 17 workers were killed after an under-construction railway bridge collapsed in Mizoram’s Aizawl district on Wednesday morning, police said.
According to officials, the incident took place in the Sairang area, about 20 km from Aizawl in Mizoram.
Sabyasachi De, the chief public relation officer of Northeast Frontier Railway, told ANI that a team of railway officers has been rushed to the spot and senior officials of the zone will also visit the site. Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga condoled the incident, saying, “Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy.”
Under construction railway over bridge at Sairang, near Aizawl collapsed today; atleast 17 workers died: Rescue under progress.
— Zoramthanga (@ZoramthangaCM) August 23, 2023
Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy. I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the… pic.twitter.com/IbmjtHSPT7
He said that the rescue operations are in progress. “I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Sending gratitude to the people who have come out in large numbers to help with rescue operations,” CM Zoramthanga said in a post on ‘X’ (formally Twitter). More details awaited.
(ANI)
First published: 23 August 2023, 14:03 IST