Rangpur, May 20 -- Large parts of the approach road to the Second Teesta Bridge in Gangachara upazila in Rangpur have caved in following recent rainfall, creating deep craters and exposing thousands of commuters to serious risks.

Locals said and they fear major accidents if urgent repairs are not undertaken before the monsoon intensifies.

The damaged sections particularly near Mahipur on the northern side of the bridge have become increasingly hazardous following several days of continuous rainfall.

Locals said soil beneath the road has been washed away, causing parts of the pavement to collapse and leaving deep holes along one of the region's busiest transport corridors.

The bridge and its connecting road serve as a crucial link betw...