In a shocking infrastructure failure, the Mulugu-Warangal bridge located in the Mallampalli area of Mulugu district collapsed on Thursday, August 7. The incident, which temporarily halted traffic in the region, has sparked public outrage and raised serious concerns about official negligence. According to local eyewitnesses, the bridge—an aging structure crucial for regional connectivity—gave way shortly after two heavy trucks crossed over it. A viral video circulating on social media captures the exact moment the soil supporting the bridge began to erode, leading to the dramatic collapse of the structure.

Residents and commuters have strongly alleged that the collapse was the result of irresponsible excavation work carried out near the base of the bridge. They claim a JCB had recently dug up the soil dangerously close to the foundation, weakening the structural integrity. Despite multiple warnings issued by villagers about the deteriorating condition of the bridge, officials reportedly failed to inspect or reinforce the site. The absence of timely intervention from engineers or the Public Works Department has now become the focal point of widespread criticism, as the community deals with the aftermath of this preventable disaster.

Three commuters suffered injuries in the incident, and emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene. Authorities have rerouted traffic to alternate roads, while inquiries are underway to determine accountability. The collapse has once again put a spotlight on the poor maintenance of rural infrastructure and the urgent need for structural audits across Telangana’s aging transport networks. As videos and images of the fallen bridge trend online, pressure mounts on district officials and the state government to take strict action against those responsible for this gross negligence.