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accidentsdisasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Fatalities as Railway Bridge Collapses in Mizoram, India

At least 26 workers were killed and two injured when a railway bridge being constructed in Sairang town, Mizoram, India collapsed. The state-run railway authority has launched an investigation into the incident. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) stated that the mishap occurred during work on the Bhairbi-Sairang New Line Railway Project, which aims to connect Mizoram to the rest of the country. India's railway system has faced criticism for its safety and aging infrastructure, with recent accidents highlighting the need for improvements.

via NBC News|

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natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Torrential Rains Cause Norway Railway Bridge to Collapse"

A section of a railway bridge in southeastern Norway collapsed into the Laagen River due to damage to the central bridge foundation caused by torrential rains. The collapse occurred after all traffic across the bridge was halted a week ago due to fears of its collapse. The bridge, built in 1957, is 172.5 meters long and has a direct foundation on the riverbed. The heavy rain also led to evacuations, a collapsed hydroelectric river dam, a derailed train, and transportation disruptions across the Nordic and Baltic region.

via Euronews|

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