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In yet another alarming incident, Bihar witnessed its fourth bridge collapse within a span of a week, highlighting significant concerns over infrastructure safety in the state. The latest collapse occurred in Kishanganj district, involving a crucial 70-meter bridge over a tributary of the Kankai river, connecting Bahadurganj and Dighalbank blocks.

The collapse of a bridge over the Gandak canal in Siwan, Bihar, has sent shockwaves through the region, marking the second such incident in the state this week. The sudden collapse, accompanied by a loud noise heard as far as Ramgarh in Darbhanga district, has raised concerns about infrastructure safety and maintenance.

A portion of a newly constructed bridge over the Bakra river collapsed in Pararia village of Bihar’s Araria district on Tuesday. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in the incident, according to police statements.

A devastating incident unfolded in Telangana's Peddapalli district as a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed on Monday night. The bridge, spanning nearly one kilometer across the Manair river, was intended to connect Garmillapallu in Tekumatla mandal to Odededu in Peddapalli, aiming to reduce the distance between three towns significantly. However, after eight years of construction, the bridge met a tragic fate when two concrete girders out of five collapsed due to strong winds, leaving locals in shock and raising concerns about the safety of the remaining structure.