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A bridge has collapsed in Majerhat area of south Kolkata in West Bengal, India. Multiple casualties are feared.
Unconfirmed reports say five people have died in the incident.
The 40-year-old bridge reportedly collapsed at 4.45 pm (Indian time). At least 10 fire tenders and ambulances were rushed to the spot. Many vehicles got trapped as the flyover collapsed.
The flyover, which passes over the Majerhat railway station, is an important bridge in Kolkata connecting Behala to areas which lie on the other side of the Sealdah railway line.
The Kolkata traffic police tweeted the traffic from DH Road to Majerhat bridge has been closed to traffic from NR Avenue.