In Bihar, another under-construction bridge collapsed in Motihari, marking the third such incident within seven days, causing public out- rage and raising questions about construction quality.
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Another bridge collapses in Bihar
- The Motihari bridge, under construction on the Amawa to Chainpur station road, col- lapsed suddenly, destroying about 40% of the structure.
- The bridge was being built with a budget of Rs 1.5 crore, and local residents accused au- thorities of using substandard materials, de- manding action.
- In Siwan, a 100-meter bridge connecting vil- lages under Ramgarha panchayat collapsed due to the recent digging of a canal along the bridge, according to The Indian Express
The big picture:
This incident follows similar collapses in Araria and Siwan districts within the past week, adding to public embarrassment for the Nitish Kumar government.