Pune, June 15 -- Maharashtra Water Resources and Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan on Sunday said that one or two bodies could be present under the debris of the collapsed bridge in Pune.

He said the bridge collapsed due to excessive load, as nearly 300 tourists stood on it despite warnings.

"The rescue operation is going on a war footing. There is a possibility of the presence of one or two bodies under the debris... NDRF and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are all working to remove the debris... This narrow bridge was meant for the movement of the farmers, but 250-300 tourists stood on it, and the bridge collapsed due to excessive load... Entry was denied over the bridge, even police and locals warned about it," Mahajan...