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Bridge collapses in Jammu's Bantalab near Thathar; 1 dead, 2 buried, rescue operations underway
An old bridge near Thathar in the Bantalab area of Jammu city collapsed during construction of a new bridge. A mason was rescued, a labourer was found dead, and two others were reportedly trapped under the debris as rescue teams arrived on site.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores safety concerns around bridge construction work and the responsiveness of emergency services in Jammu, with multiple agencies involved in the rescue effort.
Timeline
2 Events
Rescue operations continue; family accounts note worker numbers
May 2, 2026
Authorities continued rescue operations with police, the army and SDRF on site. Family members said around six workers were at the site when the collapse occurred; two escaped and four were reportedly trapped. The report indicates ongoing searches and the continued closure of the road link as investigations and operations proceed.
Bridge collapses near Thathar; mason rescued, 1 labourer dead, 2 trapped
May 1, 2026
A bridge near Thathar in the Bantalab area of Jammu city collapsed while construction work on a new bridge adjoining the old structure was underway. Police said the mason, Tarsem Lal of Kanachak, was rescued; the body of a labourer was retrieved; two other labourers were believed to be trapped under the debris. The old bridge was in use for traffic at the time, and the road link was subsequently closed. Rescue operations were launched by police, the army and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).