Goa: 50 persons fall into river after footbridge collapses in Curchorem

| Updated: May 19, 2017 02:16 IST

Curchorem (Goa) [India], May 18 (ANI): Around 50 people fell into a river after a footbridge collapsed in South Goa's Curchorem. The incident took place when the police were attempting to rescue a youth who jumped off the bridge. The number of casualties is still unclear. The police and the fire brigade are currently at spot. The rescue operation is currently underway. (ANI)

Updated: Nov 20, 2018 22:00 IST

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Updated: Nov 20, 2018 21:15 IST

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