Gujarat Bridge Collapse 9 Dead in River Plunge

 

At least nine people were killed and several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar River after a crucial bridge connecting Anand and Vadodara districts in Gujarat collapsed during Wednesday morning peak traffic.

Key Details:

When & Where: The Gambhira-Mujpur bridge in Padra taluka, Vadodara, gave way around 8:30 AM.

Casualties: 9 confirmed dead, 3 rescued injured and hospitalized. Search for possible missing persons ongoing.

Vehicles Lost: Four vehicles – including two trucks, a Bolero SUV, and a pickup van – fell into the river as the bridge crumbled.

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Immediate Response: Fire brigade, local police, and Vadodara district administration rushed to the scene. Locals aided in initial rescue efforts.

Eyewitness Account: A loud cracking noise was heard moments before the collapse.

Rescue & Investigation:

Cranes deployed to retrieve submerged vehicles from the river.

Area cordoned off; probe into the cause of collapse initiated.

Padra MLA Chaitanyasinh Zala visited the accident site.

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Local Anger & Neglect Allegations:

Residents allege long-term administrative neglect of the bridge, a vital link between Central Gujarat and Saurashtra (Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Ankleshwar).

"The Gambhira bridge... Repeated warnings about its condition were ignored," stated one local, calling it a known hazard.

Senior Congress leader Amit Chavda demanded immediate rescue ops and alternate routes, expressing fear of "major casualties".

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This tragedy highlights critical infrastructure safety concerns. The collapse of a major commuter bridge during rush hour points to potential maintenance failures, with locals claiming prior warnings were ignored. A safety audit of similar structures is expected.

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