Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A major accident was narrowly avoided at the 40-year-old Kerwa Dam bridge on Tuesday when a large concrete slab above Gate No. 8 suddenly collapsed. Fortunately, no one was present at the time. After the incident, water resources minister Tulsiram Silawat visited the site on Wednesday to inspect the damage and directed officials to begin immediate repair work.

According to department officials, slabs above three of the dam’s eight gates have already collapsed, while the remaining structure is in a highly deteriorated state due to rusted reinforcement bars and crumbling concrete. Read Also Bhopal News: Khushbu Ahirwar Death Case; Police Found Khushbu’s Aadhaar Card In Burqa

Silawat announced that Kerwa Dam footbridge would be rebuild within five months at an e

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