"It is monsoon time. There has been an abnormal amount of rain, which is the reason behind the collapse of bridges. But the Chief Minister of the state is very sensitive towards the investigation," Manjhi told reporters.
Amid a string of bridge collapses in Bihar, State Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said that investigations are ongoing and action will be taken against negligent officers.
"It is a matter of concern that bridges are collapsing (in Bihar). It looks as if poor-quality material might have been used. But why were the bridges not collapsing before 15 days or a month ago? Why are they collapsing now? Is there a conspiracy behind it?" Manjhi said while addressing the
All traffic is being detoured, said the Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA), and It's unclear if anyone was injured. CNN has reached out to the Baltimore City Fire Department for additional information.
One laborer died and several others were injured after an under-construction bridge over the Koshi River, between Supaul and Madhubani districts in Bihar, collapsed on Thursday.