Karnataka Orders Stability Check on New Kali River Bridge After Old One Collapses

Authorities in Karnataka have ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to check the stability of the new Kali river bridge following the collapse of the old bridge. The incident caused traffic disruptions and a truck fell into the river, though the driver was rescued.

Authorities in Karnataka have issued a directive to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to assess the stability of the new Kali river bridge.

This follows the collapse of an old bridge over the river early Wednesday morning, which resulted in significant traffic disruptions on National Highway 66 linking Goa and Karnataka.

A truck fell into the river during the collapse, but the driver was rescued by local fishermen. The old bridge has been used for Goa-bound traffic since a new bridge was built a decade ago.

(With inputs from agencies.)