In Vadodara district, Gujarat, a bridge collapse led to at least nine fatalities and several injuries after vehicles fell into the Mahisagar River. Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel reported that the Gambhira Bridge, built in 1985, gave way on Wednesday morning. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the victims' families. India's infrastructure has faced safety concerns, with past incidents such as the 2022 cable suspension bridge collapse killing over a hundred.
The Gambhira Bridge in Vadodara district collapsed on Wednesday morning, resulting in several vehicles plunging into the Mahisagar River and at least nine fatalities.
Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel confirmed that the bridge, constructed in 1985, has resulted in the recovery of nine bodies, with five injuries reported.
Rescue operations are underway following the incident, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing condolences to the families impacted by the disaster.
Infrastructure safety concerns in India are longstanding issues impacting highways and bridges, with previous disasters including the 2022 collapse of a colonial-era suspension bridge.
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