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Bridge collapses at Mayang Imphal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 30 2012:
A suspension bridge built over Imphal river between Mayang Imphal Chirai and Irong Chesaba collapsed this evening.
According to information culled from the spot, a group of men were standing on the bridge and watching other people fishing in the river when the cable supporting the bridge snapped at about 5.30 pm.
Another cable which was supporting the bridge snapped earlier while the only remaining cable snapped today.
Around 40 people who were standing on the bridge fell into the river as the bridge collapsed.
However, all the people were rescued by using three/four boats.
There is no report of any serious casualty.
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