Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Bridge Collapse in Madhya Pradesh Kills Man
A very old bridge in Madhya Pradesh, India, fell apart while it was being fixed.
A man named Devendra Singh Dhakad, who was riding his motorcycle back from his sister's wedding, died in the accident.
Four other people were hurt, and six workers who were fixing the bridge from below managed to run away just in time.
The government is now investigating why the bridge collapsed and has suspended some officials responsible for its maintenance.
The bridge was built a long time ago in 1980 and had many problems, like rust and dirt buildup.
The government had approved money to fix it, but it fell apart before the repairs could be completed.
A 45-year-old bridge collapsed on State Highway-19 in Nayagaon, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, killing one person and injuring four others.
The victim, Devendra Singh Dhakad, a 35-year-old former CRPF jawan, was returning from his sister's wedding when the accident occurred.
The bridge was undergoing repair work at the time of the collapse, and six laborers working underneath narrowly escaped.
Authorities have suspended the Manager AA Khan of the MPRDC Bareilly region and issued show-cause notices to other officials.
A three-member inquiry committee headed by the Chief Engineer has been formed to investigate the cause of the collapse and submit a report within seven days.
- Who
- Devendra Singh Dhakad, a 35-year-old former CRPF jawan, and four others were injured; six laborers narrowly escaped.
- What
- A 45-year-old bridge collapsed on State Highway-19 during repair work, killing one person and injuring four others.
- When
- The collapse occurred on Monday morning.
- Where
- The incident took place at Nayagaon village on the Pipariya road in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The bridge had multiple structural issues, including corrosion and debris accumulation, and was undergoing repairs when it collapsed.
- Victim's Name
- Devendra Singh Dhakad
- Victim's Age
- 35
- Location of Collapse
- Nayagaon, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh
- Bridge Age
- 45 years old
- Repair Cost Approved
- Rs 98 lakh
- Inquiry Committee
- Three-member committee headed by Chief Engineer
- Repair Work Status
- Underway at the time of collapse
- Initial Construction Year
- 1980
