India, June 15 -- An iron bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed on Sunday afternoon at a popular tourist spot in Pune district, plunging the area into chaos.

While several people are feared to have been swept away in the currents, the police have confirmed the death of one person so far. Two people were rescued and have been hospitalised. Follow Pune bridge collapse news live updates

The accident took place at around 3:30pm on Sunday when many visitors were present near the Kundamala area in Maval tehsil for the weekend. Several tourists were reported to be on the old bridge when it collapsed.

Maval MLA Sunil Shelke said the iron bridge on the Indrayani River was 30 years old. "There were around 100 people present on the bridge. So...