Collapse of built environment

The route is considered a crucial supply line for Churachandpur, facilitating the movement of essential commodities from Silchar in Assam and other areas through Mizoram.The bridge, located between Sinzawl and Khuanggin villages under the Thanlon area, gave way while two trucks loaded with cement were crossing it, officials said. No casualties were reported.The structure lies near the Khuanggin area, more than three hours by road from Churachandpur town.Traffic movement along the stretch has been temporarily suspended, according to the office of the Churachandpur deputy commissioner.The route is considered a crucial supply line for Churachandpur, facilitating the movement of essential commodities from Silchar in Assam and other areas through Mizoram.The district administration has directed the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) to restore the bridge on a war footing, and officials said the NHIDCL has already begun immediate measures for the procurement and installation of a replacement Bailey bridge.