Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Bihar Bridge Mishap Injures Seven During Construction
Seven people were hurt at a bridge construction site in Vaishali, Bihar.
The incident happened in the Jalalpur area on September 10.
It occurred while workers were moving a large machine called a launcher.
One report said part of the unfinished bridge collapsed.
The National Highways Authority of India said the bridge structure was not damaged.
Officials said the injured people were taken to a government hospital.
The district magistrate said their injuries were minor.
Tejashwi Yadav and the Rashtriya Janata Dal blamed alleged corruption and poor construction standards.
NHAI said it was reviewing safety rules to help prevent another incident.
Seven people were injured during construction work on an under-construction bridge in Vaishali, Bihar.
The incident occurred in Jalalpur on Thursday, September 10, while a launcher was being moved on NH-139W.
Accounts described a section of the bridge collapsing, while NHAI said the bridge structure itself was not damaged.
District Magistrate Varsha Singh said the injured people suffered minor injuries and were taken to a government hospital.
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav blamed alleged corruption and substandard construction, while NHAI said safety protocols were being reassessed.
- Who
- Seven construction workers or other people at the site were injured; NHAI, District Magistrate Varsha Singh, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav commented on the incident.
- What
- A construction-site mishap injured seven people. Reports described a partial collapse, while NHAI said no damage occurred to the bridge structure.
- When
- Thursday, September 10; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Jalalpur in Vaishali district, Bihar, at an under-construction bridge on NH-139W.
- Why
- The incident occurred while a launcher was being shifted during bridge construction. Tejashwi Yadav separately alleged that corruption, substandard materials, poor standards, and inspection irregularities contributed to the incident.
RJD and Opposition Criticism
NHAI’s Account and Response
Cause of the incident
RJD and Opposition Criticism
Tejashwi Yadav alleged that corruption, substandard construction materials, poor-quality work, disregard for standards, and inspection irregularities contributed to repeated bridge collapses.
NHAI’s Account and Response
NHAI said the incident occurred while a launcher was being shifted during construction work and did not attribute it to corruption.
Extent of structural damage
RJD and Opposition Criticism
The incident was described by reports and opposition statements as an under-construction bridge collapse that trapped or injured laborers.
NHAI’s Account and Response
NHAI said no damage had been caused to the bridge structure.
Response and accountability
RJD and Opposition Criticism
The RJD criticized the NDA government and raised concerns about construction quality and the alleged role of NDA leaders.
NHAI’s Account and Response
NHAI said it remained committed to worker safety and project completion and was reassessing safety protocols to prevent recurrence.
- Injuries
- Seven people were injured and taken to a government hospital; the district magistrate said the injuries were minor.
- Location
- Jalalpur, Vaishali district, Bihar.
- Project
- An under-construction bridge on NH-139W.
- Construction agency
- The bridge was being constructed by the National Highways Authority of India.
- Immediate activity
- NHAI said a launcher was being moved when the incident occurred.
- Damage assessment
- Reports described part of the bridge collapsing, while NHAI said the bridge structure was not damaged.
- Safety response
- NHAI said safety standards and protocols were being strictly reassessed.
