Suryaa National Desk: Uttarakhand: A major accident took place in Munsiari area of Uttarakhand. Collapse of Bailey Bridge at Dhapa Band (Dhapa Mode) Poklain... Uttarakhand: A major accident took place in Munsiari area of Uttarakhand. A truck carrying a Poklein machine fell into the river after the bailey bridge at Dhapa Band (Dhapa Mode) collapsed. With this incident, there was great concern in the locality. The truck carrying the Poklein machine was going over the Bailey Bridge when the bridge collapsed.
It is reported that the truck also fell into the river. Details of how many people were in the truck at the time of the accident and whether they sustained any injuries are yet to be received. Officials believe that this route at Dhapa Band is strategically important. As it is connected to the India-China border areas, it is crucial for the movement of Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel. Moreover, it is reported that around 7,000 villagers living in the border areas are also dependent on this route. The collapse of the bridge is likely to affect the movement of local people as well as the necessary transport to the border areas.
As soon as the information about the accident was received, the concerned officials and support personnel reached the spot and examined the situation. Steps are likely to be taken to find the truck that fell in the river and pull it out. The exact cause of the bridge collapse is yet to be known. The authorities are likely to inspect the vehicle weight on the bridge, structural capacity and the condition of the bridge. Locals and motorists going to border areas may have to use alternative routes as traffic on this route is likely to be temporarily restricted in view of the accident.
