Heavy rainfall caused a massive crater on a recently inaugurated bridge in Dehradun, raising concerns about construction quality and disrupting traffic flow in the region.
Public reaction
No official statement on cause of damage yet
The visuals of the damaged bridge have gone viral on social media platforms.
However, there has been no official statement from the administration regarding the extent or cause of the damage, according to India Today.
A technical inspection is likely to determine if flooding, structural deficiencies, or other factors caused this.
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