A portion of a British-era bridge over the Ganga, which was the main link between Unnao and Kanpur before it was shut for traffic over 3.5 years ago after developing fissures, collapsed on Tuesday, reports Faiz Siddiqui. No untoward incident was reported, the incident led to commotion in the Shuklaganj area, with onlookers making videos and sharing footage on social media. They also narrated its history, and how the bridge constructed in 1874 by the Awadh and Rohilkhand Limited Company during the British rule, withstood for nearly 150 years. No official statement has been issued. The administration is now undertaking demolition of the collapsed section, considering the safety of river vessels and bathers below.