India, June 18 -- A bridge over Assam's Harang River, which reopened just a month ago after repairs, on the Silchar-Kalain road collapsed early Wednesday morning when two overloaded trucks were crossing it. No injuries were reported, police said.

The two trucks plunged into the river as the bridge gave way around 1:30 am. "The police are investigating the lapse, and temporary transport has been arranged for the affected commuters. School children and residents on either side of the river are facing serious problems. We have deployed boats to help them cross," said superintendent of police (SP) Numal Mahatta.

The locals said that this bridge in Cachar district, connecting the Barak Valley to Mizoram, was reportedly reopened after nearly ...