Jammu Bridge Collapse: 4 Labourers Trapped, Rescue On

Jammu Bridge Collapse Traps 4 Labourers, Rescue Underway

An under-construction bridge portion collapsed in Jammu's Bantalab area, trapping six labourers. Two labourers have been rescued, while four remain trapped under debris. NDRF and SDRF teams are conducting rescue operations with JCB machines. Former Sarpanch Rajdev Singh and BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma are present at the scene.

Key Points: Jammu Bridge Collapse: 4 Labourers Trapped, Rescue On

Bridge portion collapses in Jammu's Bantalab
4 labourers remain trapped under debris
NDRF and SDRF teams on site for rescue
Rescue operation uses JCB machines

May 1, 2026

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J-K: Portion of bridge collapses in Jammu, 4 labourers trapped under debris

A portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Jammu's Bantalab area, trapping four labourers. NDRF and SDRF teams are conducting rescue operations.

"Four are still trapped. Security forces have arrived at the scene. - Rajdev Singh"

Jammu, May 1

An under-construction portion of a bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area of Jammu on Friday, trapping labourers underneath the debris.

Former Sarpanch, Rajdev Singh, noted that two out of six trapped labourers have been rescued.

The rescue operation is underway in the presence of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams.

"As per my inspection, six labourers were trapped beneath the debris, out of which two have been rescued. Four are still trapped. Security forces have arrived at the scene. NDRF, SDRF are here. MLA Shyamlal Sharma is also present here. JCB machines are being utilised to aid in the rescue. We hope the four labourers trapped underneath are rescued as soon as possible," he said.

BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma said, "This is an old bridge, but its foundation was exposed. So, a tender was floated, and the process of strengthening the foundation was underway. An excavation must have been done. I think due to the vibration above, due to the movement of a vehicle, this mishap occurred. Four labourers are trapped...".

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Priya S

Just saw this on news. So sad. 😔 The MLA saying "vibration due to vehicle movement" seems like shifting blame. Old bridge, weak foundation, heavy machinery nearby... mishap was waiting to happen. Praying for trapped workers and their families.

Vikram M

Every time a bridge or building collapses, we hear same excuses. Foundation exposure, vibration, old structure... Who sanctioned the work? Who checked safety protocols? Accountability needed! Those four trapped labourers are someone's fathers, brothers. Speedy recovery is priority. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳

Rohit P

सरकार को तुरंत मुआवजा और इलाज की व्यवस्था करनी चाहिए | (Government should immediately arrange compensation and treatment.) Rescue teams are doing great job in tough conditions. Let's hope all four come out safe.

Kavya N

So tragic. This shows how infrastructure projects in rural and semi-urban areas still lack proper safety audits. Two rescued already, but four still under debris... praying for them. Also, hope the media follows up on what action is taken against negligent contractors.

Suresh O

अनारक्षित पुल पर काम चल रहा था और सुरक्षा के कोई इंतजाम नहीं थे? यह बहुत दुखद है। (No safety arrangements on an under-construction bridge? Very sad.) NDRF and SDRF are doing their best. Hope Mishap is investigated thoroughly.

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