<p>A bridge constructed across the Pataragitti stream in 2002, near Ratnapur village in the taluk collapsed on Monday afternoon, cutting off connectivity between Vijayapura district and Belagavi through Athani. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The incident occurred at around 1.30 pm, when a lorry passed the bridge. But no one was injured in the incident.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Vehicles are being diverted through an alternative route via Tikota. Deputy Commissioner S B Shettennavar said the bridge may have collapsed due to sub-standard work or faulty design.</p>
<p>A bridge constructed across the Pataragitti stream in 2002, near Ratnapur village in the taluk collapsed on Monday afternoon, cutting off connectivity between Vijayapura district and Belagavi through Athani. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The incident occurred at around 1.30 pm, when a lorry passed the bridge. But no one was injured in the incident.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Vehicles are being diverted through an alternative route via Tikota. Deputy Commissioner S B Shettennavar said the bridge may have collapsed due to sub-standard work or faulty design.</p>