Jammu, May 2 -- At least three labourers were killed, and one was rescued after an under-construction portion of a bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area of Jammu.

Rescue operations were launched immediately after the incident.

Speaking to ANI, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives and said four workers had been trapped in the collapse, of whom three died while one was rescued safely.

"I am deeply saddened by the loss of three lives in the incident. Four people were trapped, of whom three died, and one survived safely. Rescue operations are underway. This incident cannot be condemned enough," he said.

He further informed that action had been initiated against the officials concerned a...