KHYBER PAKHTOONKHUWA Truck falls into river as Sardaryab bridge collapses in Charsadda
- 7 years ago
CHARSADDA: At least a person died and two others sustained injuries when a portion of historic ‘Sardaryab’ bridge collapsed near Charsadda district, ARY News reported on Saturday.
Built on Kabul River, the bridge collapsed when a cement-laden truck was passing through it.
According to police and rescue sources, the truck was on the half way when the structure gave way and fell into river.
The truck driver died on the spot while two other people sustained injuries, sources further said.
Both injured and the dead body were shifted to District Headquarter Hospital in Charsadda.
Built on Kabul River, the bridge collapsed when a cement-laden truck was passing through it.
According to police and rescue sources, the truck was on the half way when the structure gave way and fell into river.
The truck driver died on the spot while two other people sustained injuries, sources further said.
Both injured and the dead body were shifted to District Headquarter Hospital in Charsadda.