Kimathanka (Sankhuwasabha), Feb 28: A bailey bridge over the Arun river and connecting Makalu Rural Municipality ward nos-5 and 2 has broken down.
Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Sankhuwasabha, Kumar Prasad Mainali, said that the bailey bridge broke down at 9:00 this morning while a truck loaded with cement was passing through it. As a result, the truck (Province-03-001 Ka 2920) fell into the Arun River.
The driver of the truck, Arjun Shrestha, 40, of Bahrabise Municipality-9, Sindhupalchowk, was seriously injured in the incident, DSP Mainali said. The truck was reportedly carrying construction materials for the under-construction Kasuwa Hydro Power Company.
As a result, the Num-Seduwa road section has been completely blocked bringing traffic to a standstill. This route is used by trekkers and mountaineers going to Makalu Base Camp.
Necessary coordination is being forged to repair the bridge and make alternative arrangements for transportation. The District Police Office has stated that discussions are being held with Kasuwa Hydro Power regarding the maintenance of the bridge.
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