Alappuzha (Kerala), Aug. 5 -- In a tragic incident, a bridge span under construction across the Achankovil River collapsed, causing seven workers to fall into the water, of whom five swam to safety, one died and another remains missing.

The deceased has been identified as Binu, a resident of Kizhakkekkara Vadakke Binu Bhavan, Thrikkunnappuzha, whose body was recovered approximately 50 metres downstream from the construction site yesterday.

Raghav Karthik, of Akshay Bhavan, Kallumala, Mavelikkara, is still missing, and search operations are currently underway to locate him.

The accident occurred at the Keecherikadavu Bridge site, located in the first ward of the Chettikulangara panchayat. Among the five who escaped, Vineesh, a native of N...