50-year-old Kali river bridge collapses, disrupting traffic between Karwar- Goa

An old bridge on the Kali river in Karnataka collapsed early Wednesday, disrupting traffic on National Highway 66 between Goa and Karnataka. A truck fell into the river but its driver was rescued by local fishermen. Traffic on the new bridge was halted temporarily but later reopened for all except heavy vehicles. Authorities are checking the new bridge's stability.