India, May 1 -- A Bailey bridge over the Tuivai river in Manipur's Churachandpur district collapsed on Thursday evening, disrupting a key supply route and forcing authorities to divert traffic, officials said on Friday.

The bridge, located between Sinzawl and Khuanggin villages under the Thanlon area, gave way while two trucks loaded with cement were crossing it, officials said. No casualties were reported.

The structure lies near the Khuanggin area, more than three hours by road from Churachandpur town.

Traffic movement along the stretch has been temporarily suspended, according to the office of the Churachandpur deputy commissioner.

The route is considered a crucial supply line for Churachandpur, facilitating the movement of essenti...