NEW DELHI: A railway bridge on the Chakki river connecting the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh collapsed on Saturday following heavy rainfall. According to reports, the incident has impacted the areas of Balh, Thunag, Mandi and Lamathach.

Chakki Bridge, That Connects #HimachalPradesh With #Punjab, Washed Away Due To Heavy Rainfall. The Bridge Was Already Declared Unsafe By #HP Government. pic.twitter.com/hQPlg0muUb

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In the wake of ongoing rains, the Indian Railways had declared the bridge unsafe. The railway authorities suspended train services between Pathankot and Jogindernagar after the collapse of the bridge. The railway is the only lifeline for hundreds of villages located in the Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, which has no roads or bus services. However, there is no clarity of any casualties.