News of the Pune Bridge Collapse: NDRF concludes rescue efforts at the Kundamala Bridge, with four fatalities
Why This Matters
- Human Cost: Lives lost, families devastated.
- Warning Signs: Decaying infrastructure needs serious attention.
- Accountability in Action: Prompt investigations and oversight models are critical.
- Preventing the Next Tragedy: The ripple effects will impact policy on maintenance and crowd control.
On the Collapse of the Pune Indrayani River Bridge: On Monday, the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) declared that all missing persons had been found and that rescue efforts at the site of the Kundamala bridge collapse were complete. Officials reported on Sunday that two bodies had been found at the scene and that four persons were confirmed dead.
A Moment of Disaster
On the afternoon of June 15, 2025, a decades-old footbridge spanning the Indrayani River at Kund Mala—linking Shelarwadi and Indori villages—gave way. Over 100 people, including pedestrians and two-wheelers, were crossing when the structure failed. Within seconds, terrified individuals plunged into the swollen river below.
Casualties & Rescue Efforts
The final toll: 4 confirmed dead—including a 5-year-old boy—1 missing, and over 50 injured, with eight in critical condition. The NDRF, local police, fire brigade, and volunteers launched large-scale rescue operations, continuing well into Monday.