VADODARA: At least six people were injured and ten died after a portion of the Gambhira Bridge over the Mahisagar River collapsed in Gujarat’s Vadodara district on Wednesday morning.Vadodara SP (Rural) Rohan Anand confirmed the deaths.Anand MP Mitesh Patel said three bodies have been recovered and four persons rescued so far. “Rescue operations are still underway. They are being carried out by district officials of both Vadodara and Anand districts,” he said.The incident occurred on the Padra–Mujpur stretch, a key connector between Central Gujarat and Saurashtra, leading to a massive rescue operation by local authorities.
Vadodara: Rescue operation underway after several vehicles fell into the Mahisagar river when a portion of a four-decade-old bridge collapsed, in Gujarat’s Vadodara district. At least three people were killed and five others rescued in the incident, according to officials. (PTI Photo)(PTI07_09_2025_000089B)
According to initial reports, a truck, a van, and a car were crossing the bridge when it gave way, sending the vehicles plunging into the river below.
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Soon after the collapse, locals rushed to the scene and alerted emergency services. Police teams and disaster response units reached the spot and began rescue efforts to retrieve those trapped in the wreckage.Fire brigade officials said that the incident occurred at around 7.30am.“A portion of the bridge collapsed suddenly. Three vehicles that were passing from that stretch fell into the river below. We have initiated rescue operations and 10 have been pulled out of the river,” said a fire brigade officer.
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The collapsed bridge is located around 25km from Vadodara city and serves as a vital route for transport vehicles travelling towards Saurashtra.PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratiaPM Modi says the loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat is deeply saddening, announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 each to those injured“The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.”PM Narendra Modi Dials CM Bhupendra PatelMeanwhile, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel shared on X, stating, ‘Honorable Prime Minister Shri NarendraModi, during his foreign visit, held a telephonic conversation with me to obtain complete details about the accident that occurred at the Gambhira Bridge connecting Anand-Vadodara and expressed condolences for the deceased who lost their lives in this accident.’‘He expressed concern for the treatment of those injured in this accident and also obtained information regarding the treatment arrangements. The Prime Minister also gathered details about the rescue and relief operations undertaken by the state government,’ he added.
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