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Vikramshila Setu Collapse Sends 25 Metre Slab Into Ganga as Bihar Traffic Redirected Overnight
India
Published on 4 May 2026
One pillar failed at 1:10 AM and the slab fell
A section of Bhagalpur’s Vikramshila Bridge collapsed into the Ganga early Sunday, after a pillar gave way around 1:10 AM. The concrete slab plunged into the river, sparking panic but avoiding a major disaster as traffic was promptly suspended and diverted between North and South Bihar. Authorities are assessing damage and restoring safety.
- A pillar failed around 1:10 AM, dropping a concrete slab
- About a 25-metre section reportedly fell into the Ganga
- Traffic was suspended and diverted to prevent further risk
- Officials are assessing the bridge’s remaining structure
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