Bridge collapses in Goa village, several people fall in river

Panaji, May 18 (PTI) Several people fell into Sanvordem river at Curchorem village in Goa this evening as a dilapidated Portuguese-era bridge collapsed. The bridge caved in when the state Fire And Emergency Services personnel were rescuing a youth who had jumped into the river apparently in a suicide bid. "Around 50 people had gathered on the bridge to watch the rescue operation, and all of them fell into the river as it collapsed," a police official said. The Fire And Emergency Services personnel started searching for others. Further details are awaited.