Patna: A rescue operation turned into another accident in East Champaran district on Sunday when a second section of a dilapidated British-era bridge collapsed, injuring several people, including SHO of Shikarganj police station Gopal Kumar, after the initial collapse killed a 13-year-old boy and injured at least four others.The incident occurred in Bhagwatpur Bhaluahiya village under Shikarganj police station area. The deceased was identified as Chhotu Kumar, son of Shambhu Mahato, a resident of the village.After the first collapse, the local mukhiya, a panchayat samiti member and villagers rushed to the spot and began pulling people trapped under the debris. However, another section of the already weakened bridge gave way during the rescue effort, injuring those involved. The injured were taken to a private hospital in Motihari for treatment, while the boy’s body was sent to Motihari Hospital for post-mortem, police said.The incident triggered panic among the victim’s family, while a crowd gathered at the spot as news spread through the village.The injured SHO said, “As soon as information about the bridge collapse was received, the police team reached the spot. Policemen and local people were trying to pull out people buried under the debris. During this, a part of the dilapidated bridge collapsed again.”The SHO, mukhiya, panchayat samiti member and several villagers were caught in the second collapse and sustained injuries. All the injured were taken to a private hospital in Motihari for treatment.
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