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Times of Oman
11-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Gujarat: Death toll in Gambhira bridge collapse rises to 18, two still missing
Padra (Gujarat): The death toll in the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Vadodara has risen to 18 with the recovery of more bodies, an official said on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said that the rescue and recovery operation is still going on to find the two missing people and remove the debris from the incident spot. A section of the Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand collapsed on July 9 and fell into the Mahisagar river below. The official noted that the five victims of the incident are undergoing treatment in the hospital and are in stable condition. Dhameliya said, "...Rescue and recovery operation is going on. Day before yesterday, we recovered 12 bodies, and yesterday, we recovered 6 dead bodies. 5 live victims are undergoing treatment and are stable. The remaining dead bodies are trapped under a slab and efforts are underway to recover them. The driver of the truck which is trapped is also missing, we are trying to find his body. In the middle of the river, there is a 3-4 metre layer of quicksand..." "Soda ash is being released into the water, which is causing irritation and itching to the rescue team... Our team is working after neutralising it. A tanker of sulphuric acid is trapped inside, so we are making sure it does not get released. The basic objective of today's operation is to retrieve the dead bodies and remove the debris... The death toll stands at 18, and 2 people are still missing..." he stated. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has ordered a high-level inquiry into the recent bridge collapse on the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand. The Chief Minister has entrusted a team of experts to conduct a detailed investigation and prepare a report on the repairs, inspections, and quality checks carried out on the bridge. According to the Department of Information, based on the preliminary investigation, four officers have been suspended with immediate effect. NM Naikwala (Executive Engineer), UC Patel (Deputy Executive Engineer), RT Patel (Deputy Executive Engineer) and JV Shah (Assistant Engineer) have been suspended with immediate effect. The Chief Minister has also directed that thorough inspections be carried out on other bridges in the state to ensure public safety.
Times of Oman
10-07-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Gujarat bridge collapse: Death toll climbs to 15, rescue operations continue
Padra: The death toll in the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Vadodara has climbed to 15 with the recovery of three more bodies, an official said on Thursday. The official further informed that rescue operations are underway as four people remain missing. A section of the Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand collapsed a day ago and fell into the Mahisagar river below. Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya told reporters, "The death toll stands at 15 now with recovery of 3 more bodies today. Four people remain missing. National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force are conducting search and rescue operations even till 4 km downstream. Two vehicles are stuck in the sludge at the incident site. We are seeking details from the public on those vehicles. There is rainfall, and the water level has risen in the river." On the truck hanging from the bridge, he said, "It is an empty tanker. If we move it, it could fall. The process to stabilise the tanker is underway as a rescue operation is going on right there under the bridge," he told reporters after visiting the site. The Collector and other officials of the local administration have been visiting and taking stock of the relief and rescue operations here since Wednesday. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is conducting the rescue and relief operations on the second day of the incident. Vadodara Superintendent of Police (SP) Rohan Anand said on Wednesday that a 10-15 metre slab in the middle of the bridge had collapsed. Two trucks, two pickup vans, and a rickshaw fell into the river while two vehicles remained stranded on the bridge. He said that nine people have been rescued, five of them have been referred to the SSG Hospital. "None of the people who have been rescued are critical," he said a day earlier. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of the deceased in the bridge collapse. The injured would be given Rs 50,000. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those who died and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
South China Morning Post
09-07-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Bridge collapse in India's Gujarat kills at least 9
At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India's western Gujarat state on Wednesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police officials. Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, sending many into the river. He said at least five people were rescued. The incident occurred in Gujarat's Vadodara district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the past few days. The bridge was constructed in 1985, Patel said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was 'deeply saddening' and offered condolences to those who died. Rescuers and locals look for survivors after several vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a portion of a bridge in the Indian state of Gujarat on Wednesday. Photo: AP India's infrastructure has long been marred by safety concerns, sometimes leading to major disasters on its highways and bridges.
CNN
09-07-2025
- General
- CNN
Bridge collapse kills 9 in India's Gujarat state
At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India's western Gujarat state on Wednesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police officials. Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, sending many into the river. He said at least five people were rescued. The incident occurred in Gujarat's Vadodara district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the past few days. The bridge was constructed in 1985, Patel said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was 'deeply saddening' and offered condolences to those who died. India's infrastructure has long been marred by safety concerns, sometimes leading to major disasters on its highways and bridges. In 2022, a century-old cable suspension bridge collapsed into a river in Gujarat, sending hundreds plunging into the water and killing at least 132.
CNN
09-07-2025
- General
- CNN
Bridge collapse kills 9 in India's Gujarat state
At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India's western Gujarat state on Wednesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police officials. Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, sending many into the river. He said at least five people were rescued. The incident occurred in Gujarat's Vadodara district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the past few days. The bridge was constructed in 1985, Patel said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was 'deeply saddening' and offered condolences to those who died. India's infrastructure has long been marred by safety concerns, sometimes leading to major disasters on its highways and bridges. In 2022, a century-old cable suspension bridge collapsed into a river in Gujarat, sending hundreds plunging into the water and killing at least 132.
