A portion of a foot overbridge at Balharshah railway junction, roughly 60 feet high, gave way in the evening, sending commuters falling onto the tracks below and injuring 13 people.
On record
The official record states: "Not specified in available reporting."
Filed as "Collapsed" and dated to Collapsed November 27, 2022, this entry sits under the "Not specified" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A structure best photographed from a respectful distance.
- Warning boards whose advice was, at some point, overtaken by events.
- A view of the water that residents did not ask to have this closely.
- Contractor signage, still standing, credit unclear.
Sourcing
2 public sources — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“The engineers moved on; the engineering did not.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/13-injured-as-part-of-fob-collapses-at-maharashtras-balharshah-junction-1166204.html
- https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/13-injured-after-20-ft-fall-on-railway-track-as-part-of-foot-over-bridge-collapses-in-maharashtras-chandrapur-455318
Visitor reviews
“Went at golden hour, and it did photograph beautifully, to be fair. The site meeting quorum must exceed the site workforce.”
“Came straight from the railway station, bags and all. You could build a small museum from the revised timelines alone.”
“Made it the first stop on a day of Chandrapur public works. It anticipated every future except the immediate one.”