 Early Times Report
Kupwara, July 3: As a result of the intense rainfall, the bridge at Regipora that connects Kupwara town with the Regipora collapsed on Tuesday night. More than 100 meters long bridge built in 1950's, the bridge did not resist the strength of the water from the Hyhama river, however no loss of life or injury reported in the incident.
Deputy Commissioner Kupwara Khalid Jahangir said that bridge collapse will not affect on public as well as traffic movement as it was used by pedestrians.
It is mention here that light motor vehicles was seen plying on this bridge after declared unsafe by the authorities in 2008,there was no restriction or barriers on the said bridge from the district administration, locals Said. It is pertain to mention here that heavy rainfall which reported last week witnessed a flood-like situation in parts of Kashmir. |
