Under construction over bridge collapses at Periya; labourer injured

Mangalore Today News Network

Kasargod, Oct 29, 2022: An over bridge which was under construction as part of National Highway development  project, collapsed at Periya on October 29, Saturday morning. A labourer was injured as the concrete slab of the bridge came crashing down.

 

As many as five labourers were at the spot and four managed to escape without any injuries. The works were underway even during the night.

Unscientific work is suspected to be the cause of the collapse. Bekal police have registered a case.

Kerala PWD minister P A Mohammad Riyaz who reacted to the incident, said an investigation would be undertaken and action would be taken on the basis of the report.

Meanwhile MP Raj Mohan Unnithan has demanded immediate suspension of the works.