The Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Ltd is building the 2,261-metre bridge at a cost of Rs 129 crore, officials said. The tragedy is similar to the flyover collapse in Kolkata two years back when over 25 people were killed. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a three-member committee to probe into the accident and give its report within 48 hours. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya headed for Varanasi from Lucknow, an official spokesperson said. "Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi .

Source: Economic Times May 15, 2018 13:30 UTC