Darjeeling Bridge Collapse: Residents Recount Midnight Disaster That Claimed 20 Lives

Oct 06, 2025 01:20 am CST

Residents of Darjeeling share their harrowing experiences of a devastating bridge collapse that occurred at 2:30 am following heavy rainfall, resulting in 20 fatalities and isolating several villages. The Dudhia iron bridge connecting Mirik and Kurseong collapsed along with two houses, prompting NDRF deployment and a response from Prime Minister Modi promising assistance to affected areas.