Underconstruction bridge girder collapses in Jharkhand during rain

BOKARO: Girder of a bridge under construction over Arga river at Bhelwaghati in Jharkhand's Giridih district, around 235km from Ranchi on Bihar border, collapsed late Saturday night owing to incessant rain.
In neighbouring Bihar, a bridge collapsed on Friday in Madhubani due to heavy rain, making it the fifth such incident in nine days. Another had collapsed in Kishanganj on Thursday.The bridge in Jharkhand was being constructed on Fatehpur-Bhelwaghati road to connect Dumritola and Karipahri villages.
Residents said water level in the river rose significantly after heavy rainfall on Saturday and strong currents resulted in the girder breaking apart.
Also, a pillar bent in the downpour. The falling girder's loud noise alarmed residents nearby.