Ludhiana, May 14 -- A section of the road near New Kundanpuri collapsed due to erosion caused by the flow of water in the Buddha Nullah late Monday evening. The incident occurred amidst the ongoing construction activities, including demolition of an old bridge and the erection of a new, wider structure to improve water flow and traffic management in the area.

According to officials from the municipal corporation (MC), the demolition work temporarily diverted the river's flow, leading to increased pressure on the embankments. This pressure resulted in soil erosion and the subsequent cave-in of the adjacent road. In response, civic workers placed large stones and filled the eroded section with debris and sand to stabilise the area and prev...