A British-era bridge connecting Kanpur and Unnao collapsed into the Ganga river early Tuesday. Closed in 2021 due to cracks, the incident caused no casualties.

Authorities have begun demolishing the collapsed section to ensure safety, as the area beneath the bridge remains active with river navigation, including boat travel. The bridge was built in 1874.

A bridge over 100 years old, built by British, collapsed into the Ganga River at Kanpur’s Shuklaganj area in Uttar Pradesh on5. However, the bridge corporation closed this 125-year-old bridge for a long time due to its dilapidated condition.

A portion of a historic bridge on the Ganga connecting Kanpur and Unnao, built during the British period, fell into the river in the early hours of Tuesday, locals said.

A 125-year-old bridge, built by British, collapsed into the Ganga River at Kanpur’s Shuklaganj area in Uttar Pradesh on5. However, the bridge corporation closed this 125-year-old bridge for a long time due to its dilapidated condition.