Several People Fall Into Sea as Railing of Floating Bridge Collapses in Kerala's Varkala (Watch Video)
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: March 9, 2024 19:05 IST2024-03-09T19:02:51+5:302024-03-09T19:05:43+5:30
At least 15 individuals, including women and children, have been injured after a floating bridge collapsed in Varkala, Kerala, ...
Several People Fall Into Sea as Railing of Floating Bridge Collapses in Kerala's Varkala (Watch Video)
At least 15 individuals, including women and children, have been injured after a floating bridge collapsed in Varkala, Kerala, earlier today. Officials have attributed the collapse to the impact of strong winds.
Rescue operations were swiftly initiated, with lifeguards and security personnel successfully retrieving those who fell into the sea. The injured have been transported to nearby hospitals, with two reported to be in critical condition.
#WATCH | Kerala | Many people fell into the sea after the railing of a floating bridge collapsed in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram. Police present on the spot.
— ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2024
More details are awaited.
(Video source: Police) pic.twitter.com/mxufPOvvpf
The bridge, which was inaugurated by Kerala Tourism Minister PA Mohammed Riyas in December last year, marks the seventh floating bridge in the region. Further investigations into the cause of the collapse are underway. Stay tuned for more updates.
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