Key Points
- Three workers died when a bridge collapsed at the bullet train project site in Anand, Gujarat.
- Two workers were rescued by the fire department, but one later died in the hospital.
- An investigation is being carried out to determine what caused the collapse.
- The bridge is part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, which aims to cut travel time between the two cities.
- The Mumbai-Ahmedabad project is a ₹1,08,000 crore effort to improve high-speed rail travel.
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Three labourers died after a bridge under construction for the bullet train project collapsed in Anand, Gujarat. The incident took place near Rajupura, and the fire department quickly responded. They rescued two workers, but one later died in the hospital. Authorities also recovered two bodies from the rubble. A thorough investigation is now underway to find out what caused the collapse.
The collapsed bridge is part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. This project aims to connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad with a high-speed rail link. Once completed, the 508-kilometer corridor will reduce travel time between the two cities from six hours to just two hours. The train will reach speeds of up to 320 km/h, and the total cost of the project is ₹1,08,000 crore.
The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) confirmed that three workers got trapped under concrete blocks at the Mahi River construction site. Rescue efforts, which included cranes and excavators, were quickly put into action. One worker was rescued and rushed to the hospital. NHSRCL has expressed concern over the incident and is focusing on the ongoing investigation.
