At least four people were killed and one injured in two separate bridge collapse incidents in Pakistan’s Sindh province, officials said on Saturday, triggering concerns over infrastructure safety in the region.
According to local authorities, the first incident occurred when a bridge gave way suddenly while vehicles were crossing it, causing several people to fall into the affected area. Rescue teams rushed to the spot and retrieved victims from the debris.
In a second similar incident reported in another part of Sindh, another bridge reportedly collapsed under pressure, leading to further casualties. Emergency responders were deployed to both locations to carry out rescue operations and shift the injured to nearby hospitals.
Officials said that four people lost their lives across the two incidents, while one injured person is undergoing treatment. The condition of the injured has been described as stable but under observation.
Rescue teams, along with local administration, worked for several hours to clear the debris and ensure no one remained trapped. Authorities also temporarily restricted movement in surrounding areas as a precautionary measure.
Preliminary assessments suggest that structural weakness and poor maintenance could be the possible reasons behind the collapses, although a detailed inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause.
Local residents expressed anger over what they described as long-standing neglect of public infrastructure. Many claimed that several bridges in the region are in a dilapidated condition and require urgent repair.
Officials have assured that a high-level investigation will be conducted and that responsibility will be fixed if negligence is found. Engineers have also been directed to inspect other bridges in the area to prevent similar incidents.
The twin tragedies have once again highlighted concerns over infrastructure safety and maintenance standards in parts of Pakistan, where aging structures and lack of timely repairs have been repeatedly flagged as serious risks.
