Himachal Pradesh: Bailey bridge of Rohtang Tunnel project collapsed
Himachal Pradesh: Bailey bridge of Rohtang Tunnel project collapsed
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Keylong, On Monday, a Bailey bridge of Rohtang Tunnel project collapsed when a truck carrying material was passing through it but there was no casualty.

Chief Engineer of Rohtang Project Brigadier D N Bhatt said, "The Bailey bridge providing approach to the tunnel at the north portal near Telling village at Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti suddenly collapsed but there was no loss of life and the truck fell into a ditch".

Heavy rain and flash floods have caused landslides in the area, causing a lot of damage to the roads in the area.

The truck would be salvaged and the bridge would be restored in next four-five days, noting the progress of work would not be hampered, he added.

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