The bridge spanned the Indrayani river in the western state of Maharashtra. Large amounts of rain have fallen over the area in recent days, which has led to heavy water flows. Many tourists were on the bridge when it collapsed, writes AP with reference to local media.
Devendra Fadnavis, state governor of Maharashtra, writes on the platform X that six people are being treated in hospital with serious injuries. He also writes that an intense rescue effort is underway.
According to the news agency Press Trust of India, four people have died and 18 people were seriously injured in the accident.
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