Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Seven Workers Injured as Bihar Bridge Launcher Collapses
Seven workers were hurt at a bridge construction site in Bihar.
A large machine called a launcher suddenly collapsed.
One worker’s leg was trapped and rescuers used another machine to free him.
Some reports said three workers went to the hospital, while another said six were treated there.
Four workers were described as stable or having minor injuries.
Two workers were reportedly in serious condition and sent to Patna for further care.
No deaths were reported.
Investigators are checking whether a technical problem, a construction mistake, or something else caused the accident.
Seven workers were injured when a launcher and concrete slab collapsed during bridge construction in Vaishali, Bihar.
One worker suffered a crushed leg and was freed by rescuers using a machine.
Reports differed on hospital treatment: three or six workers were taken to Sadar Hospital, while another report said six were treated there.
Police suspected a technical fault during material loading, but officials said construction lapses or other causes had not been ruled out.
The National Highways Authority of India said the bridge structure was not damaged, and authorities launched an investigation.
- Who
- Seven bridge workers were injured; the project was being built by the National Highways Authority of India.
- What
- A beam or girder launcher collapsed while bridge construction work was underway, injuring workers and trapping at least one beneath debris.
- When
- Thursday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- An under-construction bridge on NH-139W near Jalalpur village in Vaishali district, Bihar, close to the Gandak river and the Lalganj police station area.
- Why
- Police suspected a technical fault during material loading, while officials said the exact cause could involve a technical problem, construction lapse, or another factor and remains under investigation.
Criticism of Construction Practices
Official Account and Investigation
Possible cause
Criticism of Construction Practices
Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav attributed the incident to possible substandard materials and irregular inspections, citing continuing bridge collapses.
Official Account and Investigation
Police initially suspected a technical fault during material loading, while officials said the investigation would determine whether the cause was technical, a construction lapse, or something else.
Safety standards
Criticism of Construction Practices
The accident raised concerns about construction-site safety and whether inspections and materials were adequate.
Official Account and Investigation
The National Highways Authority of India said it was committed to worker safety, would reassess safety standards and protocols, and was investigating the incident.
- Reported injuries
- Seven workers were injured, although one report’s headline said six.
- Serious injury
- One worker’s leg was crushed and had to be freed by rescuers using a machine.
- Medical treatment
- Reports differed, saying either three or six injured workers were taken to or treated at Sadar Hospital in Hajipur.
- Condition
- Four workers were reported to have minor or stable injuries; two were reportedly referred to Patna in serious condition.
- Project
- The bridge is part of the Bharatmala project and a roughly 38.8-kilometre corridor connecting Bakarpur with Manikpur via Lalganj.
- Bridge damage
- The National Highways Authority of India said the bridge structure was not damaged.
- Investigation
- Authorities are investigating the collapse, its cause, and safety measures at the site.
