Four people were killed after a bridge on a river near Pune collapsed on Sunday afternoon. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced financial aid for families of those killed in the bridge collapse. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that "a structural audit of all such bridges" will be conducted.
This area is a popular tourist destination and was crowded at the time of the incident. Residents had reportedly raised concerns earlier about the structural safety of the bridge, but many tourists were unaware of the potential danger. The strong flow of water, worsened by the flooding, may have contributed to the collapse.
Highlights On Pune Bridge Collapse:
Bridge Collapse: Maharashtra Minister At Hospital Where Injured Were Admitted
Maharashtra Minister of Relief and Rehabilitation Makarand Patil and District Collector Jitendra Dudi visited Civil Hospital to meet the people injured in the bridge collapse accident.
#WATCH | Bridge collapse incident on the Indrayani River | Pune | Maharashtra Minister of Relief and Rehabilitation Makarand Patil and District Collector Jitendra Dudi visit Civil Hospital to meet the people injured and critical after the bridge collapse incident in… pic.twitter.com/300muW65zR
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Bridge That Collapsed Was 30 Years Old
A bridge that collapsed near Pune today was about 30 years old and gave in when around 100 people were on it to see a "rain festival", a release from the district magistrate's office said.
Maharashtra Minister Makarand Patil On Pune Bridge Collapse
Maharashtra Minister Makarand Patil on Sunday said that the bridge collapsed after "people flocked on the bridge".
Maharashtra Minister Makarand Patil said, "Till now, injured people have been admitted to the (Civil) hospital. The rescue operation is going on in full swing. NDRF and SDRF have come here for the same, along with volunteering organisations and locals. This bridge was restricted for people and two-wheelers, but people were excited for monsoon tourism, many tourists flocked to the bridge, and it collapsed."
Mallikarjun Kharge On Pune Bridge Collapse
Mallikarjun Kharge, expressing grief over the Pune bridge collapse, said that such "preventable" disasters pose meaningful questions to those in the government.
"The bridge collapse over the Indrayani River near Talegaon, Indori in Pune district is a deeply distressing and an avoidable tragedy. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims, and I am praying for the swift recovery and well-being of the tourists swept away by the river current. I salute the tireless dedication of the rescue teams who are working around the clock to locate and save those affected," he said.
Bridge Collapse: 4 Dead
Talegaon Dabhade police station senior inspector Pradeep Rayannawar said, "While two bodies were recovered from beneath the structure, two persons died of injuries during treatment after being rescued."
Bridge Collapse: People Hanging On To The Bridge
A visual has surfaced that show two people, chest deep in water, hanging on to the bridge as rescue teams were seen trying to save them.
"Structure Shook For 5 Minutes": Witnesses Recount Pune Bridge Collapse
Two tourists have died and 32 have sustained injuries after an iron bridge over the Indrayani river near Pune collapsed.
Bridge Collapse Near Pune: CRPF DIG On Rescue Ops
CRPF DIG Vaibhav Nimbalkar, speaking on the bridge collapse rescue operations, said that one "company of CRPF and two teams of NDRF are working on the search and rescue operations".
#WATCH | Pune, Maharashtra | CRPF DIG Vaibhav Nimbalkar says, "After we got the information about the incident, we sent teams of the CRPF of Talegaon without waiting for any orders. Soon, NDRF teams were also sent. Our work is to help the administration mainly, and provide all… https://t.co/1eYzlZW0CB pic.twitter.com/yKlqlnnxMb
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Supriya Sule On Bridge Collapse
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, reacting to the bridge collapse, said, "The hospitals and the teams of doctors are trying their best to give confidence to every family."
#WATCH | Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune | NCP SCP MP Supriya Sule says, "The hospitals and the teams of doctors are trying their best to give confidence to every family... Most people are not hurt as badly as we thought. We are praying and trying our best to serve everybody... The… https://t.co/3Gfk3XWrwI pic.twitter.com/LXjXQ6g917
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025
Bridge Collapse: PM Modi Speaks To Devendra Fadnavis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in Cyprus, spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the bridge collapse near Pune. He was briefed on the ongoing efforts to assist those affected.
Bridge Collapse Near Pune: Rs 5 Lakh Aid For Families Of Those Killed
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the state government will provide a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the bridge collapse incident. Additionally, the state government will also bear the cost for the medical treatment of the injured, he said.
Amit Shah On Bridge Collapse Near Pune
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that he was "deeply saddened" by the tragic incident of the bridge collapse on the Indrayani River in Talegaon in Pune.
"Spoke with Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis and inquired about the present situation on the ground. NDRF teams posted nearby quickly rushed to the site, joined the rescue operation, and saved several lives with remarkable promptness," he said.
River Bridge Near Pune Was Rusted, Probably Collapsed Due To Crowding: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the iron bridge over the Indrayani river was rusted and prima facie it gave way as several people were standing on the structure, killing two individuals.
Bridge Collapse: Maharashtra Minister Reaches Accident Site
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan has reached the bridge collapse site near Pune.
Bridge Collapse: Eknath Shine Orders Structural Audit Of "All Such Bridges"
"This will be investigated, and everything will come out after that. Whoever is guilty will be punished because people have died, no one will be spared," said Eknath Shinde. "I have given the instructions to do the structural audit of all such bridges," he added.
Eknath Shinde On Bridge Collapse
The accident is unfortunate, said Eknath Shinde who said he spoke to the Pune District Collector. "Efforts are ongoing to save as many people as possible, with priority given to evacuating those trapped as soon as possible. The collapsed bridge was old, and work orders have been issued for a new bridge. Additionally, instructions have been given to conduct structural audits on all bridges over the river in the state. This accident will be thoroughly investigated, and action will be taken against those responsible. No one will be spared," he said.
Bridge Collapse: Heavy Rains Raised Water Levels
Heavy rains had raised water levels in the Indrayani river at the site of the bridge collapse. Local police, fire brigade, and NDRF teams rushed to the site and launched a rescue operation.
Bridge Collapse: Crane Pressed Into Service
A crane has been pressed into service as efforts continue to remove parts of the collapsed structure amid rescue operations. Visuals from the scene show sections of the bridge, mostly directly over the waters, have broken down and fallen into the river while rescue personnel from various agencies worked to locate and rescue the victims.
Bridge Collapse: 13 People Being Treated At Hospital
Thirteen people are being treated at the hospital while all the others taken there for treatment have been released.
Bridge Collapse: 2 People Have Died, Says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said two people have died in the bridge collapse. "I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the tragedy that occurred when a bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed in Indori, near Talegaon in Pune district," he said.
Visuals Show A Portion Of Bridge In Water
Visuals showed a portion of bridge in water and several bystanders on the spot.
Bridge Collapse: Accident Site, A Tourist Hub, Was Crowded On Sunday
The site of the bridge collapse was crowded at the time of the accident as it a popular tourist hub. The strong flow of water, worsened by the flooding, may have contributed to the collapse
Bridge Collapse: Rescue Team At Spot
Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have reached the site in Pune, and rescue operation is underway. Locals and police were the first to begin rescue efforts, even before official teams arrived. Two people have been rescued so far.
