Pune, June 15 -- Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Jadhav-Patil on Sunday informed that the rescue teams were working to save people while the injured were rushed to the civil hospital for treatment.

He said the bridge collapsed since many tourists flocked to the same area despite restrictions imposed.

"Till now, injured people have been admitted to the (Civil) hospital... The rescue operation is going on in full swing. NDRF and SDRF have come here for the same, along with volunteering organisations and locals... This bridge was restricted for people and two-wheelers, but since people were excited about monsoon tourism, many tourists flocked to the bridge, and it collapsed," Patil told ANI.

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