Sitamarhi-Mishrapur Pipa bridge collapsed
– Photo: Amar Ujala
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The Pipa bridge built across the religious and tourist destination Sitamarhi in Bhadohi district and Mishrapur Ganga in Mirzapur collapsed towards Mishrapur on the morning of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. Due to this, the gutter, choker plate, sleeper, protection wall etc. connecting the Pipa bridge fell into the Ganga. The Pipa bridge is completely broken in the length of about 10 to 15 meters. Due to which the traffic on Pipa bridge has been completely stopped.