A bridge partially collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district, resulting in at least nine fatalities. The incident occurred during heavy rainfall, with several vehicles on the bridge at the time. Constructed in 1985, the bridge collapse is a serious incident, following another collapse in Pune just a month prior. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, while concerns about the safety of infrastructure in India continue to grow, especially following a previous disaster in 2022 that killed over 130 people.
At least nine people have been killed after a bridge partially collapsed on Wednesday in Gujarat's Vadodara district, according to police officials. The area has seen heavy rains over the past few days.
Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel stated that several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, emphasizing the sudden nature of the disaster.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed that the incident was deeply saddening and offered condolences to the victims' families, reflecting the national concern over infrastructure safety.
In 2022, a century-old suspension bridge in Gujarat, which had undergone renovation, collapsed shortly after reopening, leading to the loss of over 130 lives and raising ongoing fears regarding India's infrastructure.
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