The bailey bridge over Leimakhong River at Kanto under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West district collapsed on Sunday while a heavily loaded truck bearing registration no. T16(NL01AG-3113) of the Leimakhong Army was crossing it.
As per sources, the incident occurred when the 16T truck was crossing the bridge on its way back to Leimakhong Army Camp from Imphal.
However, the truck reportedly fell into the river while trying to backtrack after realising that they had taken the wrong route.
Three individuals including a driver sustained injuries in the incident.
The injured individuals were identified as Abdul Ali (driver), 34, son of Badsha Ali of Kurihamari Bhanganamari, Nalbari District, Assam, Mojidul Islam Mollah, 38, son of (L) Tajubir Rahaman Mollah of Baguan Goalpara Assam and Shohebal Islam, 22, son of Manowar Hussail of Singimari Bazar Goalpara, Assam.