Bridge collapses due to collision with truck

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Collision with a truck caused an over-head pedestrian bridge to collapse on Saturday. According to the police, a trailer carrying heavy machinery struck the pedestrian bridge near Punjab University causing the bridge to collapse. Details revealed that the trailer exceeded 16-feet height. The collision caused serious injuries to the truck driver and he was rushed to the hospital for treatment. Traffic in the area remained suspended for hours until debris of the collapsed bridge was removed.