A decades-old bridge on the Silchar-Kalain Road in Assam’s Cachar district collapsed early Wednesday, sending two overloaded trucks plunging into the Harang River and injuring both drivers. The bridge, a crucial link between Assam and Meghalaya, had just reopened last month after nearly two years of repair. Authorities have launched an inquiry, noting that four checkpoints were set up to prevent overloaded vehicles from crossing, but the trucks involved were reportedly carrying three times the bridge’s 40-ton weight limit. Locals allege substandard construction materials were used, while officials point to the excessive vehicle loads as the likely cause. The incident has severely disrupted daily life for residents, with boats now being used for river crossings.