Seven workers were injured after a beam or girder launcher collapsed during construction work on an under-construction bridge in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Thursday. Police said four workers suffered minor injuries, while three were shifted to Sadar Hospital for further treatment. No deaths were reported. The incident took place while construction work was underway on a bridge that is part of the Bharatmala project. According to officials, the accident is suspected to have happened because of a technical fault while material was being loaded using a girder launcher. The exact time of the accident has not been officially reported. Key HighlightsDate: Thursday, September 10, 2026Location: Vaishali district, BiharWorkers injured: 7Minor injuries: 4 workersShifted to Sadar Hospital: 3 workersDeaths: None reportedSuspected cause: Technical fault during material loadingProject: Bharatmala infrastructure projectWhat Happened at the Construction Site?The Bihar Bridge Construction Accident occurred when a beam launcher used for bridge construction collapsed while materials were being loaded. The machinery failure caused part of the under-construction structure to collapse and injured workers at the site."One worker suffered a serious leg injury, with his leg getting crushed during the incident. Rescue workers used machinery to free him from the site. Three injured workers were later taken to Sadar Hospital, while four others suffered minor injuries."Police said the preliminary suspicion points to a technical fault, but the final reason will only be known after a detailed investigation.Which Project Was Under Construction?The bridge is part of the Bharatmala project and is connected with highway development work in Bihar. The wider NH-139W corridor includes the Bakarpur-Manikpur section, which runs through Saran, Vaishali and Muzaffarpur districts. Official project documents describe the Bakarpur-Manikpur package as approximately 38.8 km long.The work is being carried out under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).Investigation UnderwayAuthorities have started investigating the beam launcher crash in Bihar. Officials will examine the machinery, construction process and safety measures at the site.The police said the exact sequence of events and the technical reason behind the Bihar construction site accident will become clear after the detailed investigation. Tejashwi Yadav Raises Safety ConcernsBihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav reacted strongly to the accident. He alleged that poor construction material, irregular safety audits and corruption were responsible for repeated bridge-related incidents in the state.However, these are political allegations and have not been established as the cause of the latest accident. Police have so far pointed to a suspected technical fault and said a detailed investigation is underway. The latest Bihar bridge accident has again raised questions about worker safety at major construction sites. Authorities are expected to examine safety protocols before construction work continues.Note: For the headline, “Dozens Injured” does not match the verified figure of seven injured. For Google News accuracy, I recommend changing it to: “Seven Injured in Bihar After Bridge Construction Beam Launcher Crashes.”Also Read : Surat Textile Hub Fire Destroys Cargo Meant for Diwali Delivery
