The bridge was damaged due to strong current in the river.
– Photo : Amar Ujala
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The series of bridge collapses continues in Saran. The third bridge collapsed within 24 hours. The bridge connecting two panchayats of Baniyapur, Sareya and Satua, has fallen prey to irregularities. Dozens of villages of both panchayats have lost contact. Due to this, the villagers are facing a lot of problems. This bridge was the main bridge connecting Satua Panchayat and Saraiya Panchayat. Villagers do farming on both sides of the bridge. Also, due to the presence of an inter college, this was the only means for the students of Sareya to go to school. Due to the collapse of the bridge and water in the river, people will have to face a lot of problems. After the accident, the DM of Saran said that a high-level inquiry has been ordered to find out the reason for the collapse of these small bridges in the district.
The bridge could not withstand the strong flow of water
According to the villagers, this bridge on the Gandaki river was constructed five years ago from the private funds of the local Mukhiya. After the cleaning work in the river, the bridge collapsed due to the soil near the bridge and the foundation getting reduced and the water flowing fast. On Wednesday, two bridges collapsed in the Janata Bazaar of Lahladpur block, about ten kilometers away. Within just 24 hours, the third bridge in Saran district has collapsed on the Gandak river in Saran district. The continuous collapse of bridges has become a topic of discussion in Saran and the whole of Bihar. At present, the collapse of the bridge has affected the movement of the villagers of Satua and Sareya Panchayat of Baniyapur.
