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The River That 'Bullied' The Bridge To Collapse

19 March 2026 - Siwan, Bihar

Record date
19 Mar 2026
Location
Siwan, Bihar
The odd part

Official investigation concludes that the bridge didn't fall due to structural neglect, but because the canal it was crossing became 'unreasonably moist' and 'aggressively deep.'

What happened

In a masterclass of bureaucratic accountability, Siwan administration officials have blamed the sudden collapse of a 30-year-old bridge on a nearby canal. According to the probe, the canal's water had the audacity to exist too close to the pillars, hurting the bridge's feelings and its foundation simultaneously. The government is now considering a stern warning for the Bakra river to prevent future instances of 'aquatic insubordination' against infrastructure.

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