Maharashtra Minister Makarand Patil on Sunday said that the bridge collapsed after “people flocked on the bridge”.
Maharashtra Minister Makarand Patil said, “Till now, injured people have been admitted to the (Civil) hospital. The rescue operation is going on in full swing. NDRF and SDRF have come here for the same, along with volunteering organisations and locals. This bridge was restricted for people and two-wheelers, but people were excited for monsoon tourism, many tourists flocked to the bridge, and it collapsed.”