Pune, June 15 -- An old bridge over the Indrayani River near Kundamala village in Pune district of Maharashtra collapsed on Sunday triggering a major rescue operation. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that some people are feared to have swept away but did not confirm any casualities.

According to authorities, 10 to 15 people may be trapped in the debris of the bridge collapse that took place under the jurisdiction of Pimpri-Chinchwad Police station.

So far, five to six individuals have been rescued and rescue efforts are ongoing, with emergency teams deployed at the site.

Heavy rains had raised water levels. Local police, fire brigade, and NDRF teams rushed to the site and launched a rescue operation.

Further details are awaited,...