Footover bridge collapses at Bhopal railway station, 8 injured

Bhopal, Feb 13: A foot-over bridge collapsed at the Bhopal Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday leaving more than eight people injured.

The accident occurred at platform number 2 at the Bhopal railway station. The victims were rushed to nearby hospitals, a public relations officer of the West Central Railway told PTI.

"8 people are injured. Our team is investigating the matter. A team of doctors and our railway team is looking after the injured, they are being given medical help," said IA Siddiqui, Railway PRO.

However, some eyewitnesses said stairs leading to the over-bridge collapsed, injuring nine to ten people.

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Bhopal railway station also serves as a connecting point for various pilgrims from Asia to visit the Stupa of Sanchi, an important Buddhist stupa, which is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from this station.