A railway bridge being built in India collapsed on Wednesday killing at least 26 employees and wounding two, police said, as the state-run railway authority opened an inquiry.
The accident occurred in Sairang town in the northeastern state of Mizoram, its chief minister, Zoramthanga, said on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Media reported that up to 40 workers were at the site when the bridge collapsed but police said 28 workers were present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a statement “all possible assistance” was being given to those affected.
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