Commenting on the incident, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in a post on X wrote, "Another bridge collapsed in Bhagalpur. In Nitish Kumar's regime, the roots of corruption are deep but the foundation of bridges is weak. The state witnessed the collapse of several bridges, constructed at the cost of several crores, in the last 2-3 months.

The leader of the Opposition in the Assembly is currently visiting Dubai with his family. However, his attacks on the Nitish government indicate that his focus has been unwaveringly on the state

A small bridge in Bhagalpur collapsed due to floodwaters, disrupting traffic. Authorities have prohibited crossings on similar structures. No injuries reported as investigations begin.