5 Killed, Several Injured as Under-Construction Bridge Collapses During Storm in UP’s Hamirpur

May 29, 2026

Hamirpur (UP): At least five people were killed and several others injured after a portion of an under-construction bridge over the Betwa River collapsed during a severe storm in Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Friday.

Officials said several workers were present beneath the structure when it collapsed. While five deaths have been confirmed so far, fears remain that more people may still be trapped under the debris.

Rescue operations underway

Following the incident, district administration officials rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations. Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with local police and administrative officials, are engaged in clearing debris and searching for survivors.

Senior officials, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Circle Officer (CO), and police personnel from multiple stations, are present at the accident site. Further details are awaited.