6 workers killed after part of under-construction bridge collapses in UP’s Hamirpur
A tragic accident occurred in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, where six workers lost their lives due to the collapse of an under-construction bridge. The incident happened during a storm when strong winds and rain caused a concrete slab to cave in. Rescue operations are ongoing for three workers who were stranded on a bridge pillar.
- ▪Six labourers were killed and three others injured after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed.
- ▪The accident took place around 3am near Morakandar Parsani village during a storm.
- ▪Several workers were sheltering beneath the structure when the concrete slab fell.
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6 workers killed after part of under-construction bridge collapses in UP’s HamirpurOfficials said strong winds and rain swept through the area late on Wednesday night when a concrete slab of the bridge suddenly caved inPublished on: May 29, 2026 9:46 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Six labourers were killed while three others got injured on Friday after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed following a storm over the Betwa river in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district, officials said.Three workers were stranded on one of the bridge pillars and efforts were made to bring them to rescue them. (PTI screengrab)The accident took place around 3am near Morakandar Parsani village in Lalpura where a bridge linking the village with Naithi in Kurara area was being built.
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