Many Injured as Makeshift Bridge Collapses During Christmas Celebrations in Kerala
GG News Bureau
Thiruvananthapuram, 26th Dec. A makeshift bridge that was set up for Christmas celebrations in Poovar near Neyyattinkara collapsed on Monday night, causing injuries to several people.
According to the police, 7-8 people were injured in the incident, with one woman suffering a major leg fracture.
The collapse occurred around 9 pm when multiple people stood on the bridge, causing it to tilt and topple.
The temporary bridge was set up for people to cross over a wall to the other side to see a waterfall and a nativity scene depicting the birth of Jesus as well as other decorations as part of the Christmas celebrations, the officer said.
The bridge was just around five feet above the ground and was meant to support a few people at a time, he said.
“However, several persons climbed on to it simultaneously which resulted in the accident,” the officer said.
The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals, he added.
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