India confirms at least 17 workers killed in bridge collapse

On August 23, a railway bridge under construction in the Indian state of Mizoram suddenly collapsed while workers were present at the construction site.

A new bridge collapsed in Mirozam state, India on August 23. (Source: CNN)

The incident occurred at around 11am (local time) in an area about 21km from Aizawl city - the capital of Mirozam state.

Indian media reported that up to 40 workers were on the bridge, while the country's police force confirmed there were only 28 workers.

The incident has left at least 17 people dead. The cause of the accident is still unknown and authorities are working to find the victims.

Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced compensation of 1 million Rupees (equivalent to 287.5 million VND) for each death and 200,000 Rupees for each injured person.

Standing at 104 metres high, the bridge will span the Kurung River between the Bairabi and Sairang railway stations. Once completed, it will connect the city of Aizawl to India's national rail network.

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