Guwahati: At least 17 workers were reportedly killed as an under-construction railway bridge over the Kurung River in Mizoram collapsed.
As per reports, the bridge connecting Bairabi to Sairang collapsed in the Sairang area at around 10:00 AM on Wednesday.
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During the incident, 17 workers who fell under the debris died on the spot while more than 30 others are feared being trapped under the rubble.
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The number of casualties might rise but a rescue operation has been initiated.
Further details to be updated.
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