Bhagalpur bridge scare: Slab falls from Vikramshila Setu into Ganga River; no injuries, route diverted

A slab located between two pillars of the Vikramshila Setu, a bridge spanning the Ganges River, suddenly collapsed in Bhagalpur. Fortunately, there were no casualties in this accident. Traffic movement in the area has been halted and the route diverted, with people present at the site being persuaded to leave and safely evacuated. The Vikramshila Setu, a vital link between Bhagalpur and Seemanchal, remains completely closed to traffic.