Vadodara: 9 dead as vehicles fall into Mahisagar river,6 rescued

In Gujarat, a portion of the Gambhira bridge over the Mahisagar river in Vadodara district collapsed on Wednesday morning, causing at least three vehicles to fall into the river after the incident occurred around 7:30 am along a state highway, according to Padra police inspector Vijay Charan. The vehicles involved included two trucks and two vans. Rescue teams have so far pulled four individuals to safety, and operations are ongoing to locate any others who may be trapped.

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The 45-year-old Gambhira bridge over the Mahisagar river connected Padra in Vadodara district to Anand district and had long been in a dilapidated condition. Authorities have confirmed the deaths of four individuals in the Vadodara bridge collapse incident. Anand SP Gaurav Jasani said, "A part of the bridge connecting Anand and Vadodara has collapsed. Three to four vehicles have fallen into the river. Rescue operations are underway." BJP MP from Anand, Mitesh Patel said 3 people have died.2 dead bodies have been recovered... Medical teams of Anand and Vadodara are present.

#WATCH | Padra, Gujarat | BJP MP from Anand, Mitesh Patel, says, "I received information that a part of this bridge has collapsed, and 4-5 vehicles fell into the river. I immediately ordered action... Rescue operation is underway... 3 people have died and 2 dead bodies have been… https://t.co/0e87axocs9 pic.twitter.com/bEioOIlpgf

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Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi says, "9 bodies have been recovered and 6 people have been rescued. CM sent a high committee to the spot in the morning itself and he has sought a report at the earliest. Taking this very seriously, the CM has directed a team of Roads and Buildings Department and other teams to go there and take concrete measures."

The incident occurred near Mujpur village, where the bridge suddenly gave way as two trucks, a Bolero jeep, and another jeep were crossing. All four vehicles plunged into the flowing Mahisagar river on either side of the collapse. Locals quickly gathered at the site, and rescue efforts began almost immediately. According to initial reports, three people were rescued, while two are feared to have died in the accident.

(State Correspondent)