Chamoli, Aug. 10 -- A Bailey Bridge was washed away following a sudden surge of water in Tamak Nala in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Monday evening, disrupting connectivity on the Niti-Malari road. A Border Roads Organisation (BRO) vehicle and its driver are reported to be missing, officials said.

Chamoli Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Vivek Prakash said a strong water surge occurred at Tamak Nala around 5:30 pm, resulting in the collapse of the bridge.

"There is a Tamak Nala, and a very strong surge of water occurred there this evening at 5:30 PM. A Bailey bridge at the site was washed away; BRO officials and staff were present in the immediate vicinity. A BRO vehicle and its driver have gone missing," Prakash told ANI.

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