August 19, 2018 08:01 am | Updated 08:01 am IST - TIRUCHI
The bridge had developed a crack on the 18th pier a few days ago due to heavy water current in the Coleroon.
The 90-year-old bridge across the Coleroon River in Tiruchi collapsed during the early hours on Sunday.
It had developed a crack on the 18th pier a few days ago due to heavy water current in the Coleroon.
According to an eyewitness, a portion of the steel girder bride between the 18th and 19th piers collapsed around 2 a.m on Sunday.
The bridge was abandoned about three years ago since the opening of a new bridge. Traffic continues as usual on the new bridge.
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