International Desk : At least 17 people have been killed after an under-construction Railway bridge collapsed in Indian state of Mizoram on Wednesday, reports NDTV.

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Many more are feared trapped at the site and efforts are on to rescue them. There were about 35 to 40 construction workers when the bridge collapsed, Officials said

The incident was reported from Sairang area, about 21 km from Aizawl.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish over the incident and announced a compensation of ₹ 2 lakh each for those who died in the accident, and ₹ 50,000 each for the injured.

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said rescue operation is underway at the accident site.

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He said on Twitter. "Under construction railway over bridge at Sairang, near Aizawl collapsed today; atleast 17 workers died: Rescue under progress. Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy. I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Sending gratitude to the people who have come out in large numbers to help with rescue operations."

Sabyasachi De, chief public relation officer of Northeast Frontier Railway, said that a team of railway officers has been rushed to the spot and senior officials of zone will also visit the site.

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