Brief Summary
A major tragedy occurred in Gujarat where the Gambhira bridge collapsed in Vadodra, causing multiple casualties. The bridge, which connected Vadodara and Anand, had been declared unfit and was awaiting repairs for two years. Despite reported repairs last year and a recent approval for a ₹12 crore replacement, the collapse resulted in vehicles plunging into the Mahisagar River. Rescue operations were initiated by NDRF and local teams, while investigations have been ordered by the chief minister, who also announced compensation for the victims' families.
- Bridge collapsed in Vadodra, Gujarat, leading to casualties.
- The bridge was declared unfit and awaiting repairs for two years.
- Investigations and compensation announced by authorities.
The Gambhira bridge in Vadodara, connecting Anand, collapsed, leading to vehicles falling into the Mahisagar River and resulting in multiple casualties. Over ten casualties have been reported. The bridge had been declared unfit, raising questions about why it was still in use. A haunting image of a tanker dangling from the shattered edge captures the disaster's severity.
The Gambhira Bridge, a crucial link between Vadodara and Anand, crumbled into the Mahisagar River in Padra, causing loss of life and heartbreak. Rescue teams from the Vadodara Fire Service and NDRF Police rescued survivors, but multiple casualties were reported. The bridge was over 50 years old, and its need for repairs had been reported about two years prior, yet no action was taken.
There is significant public anger due to the lack of action on the bridge's needed repairs, which were identified two years ago. A 10 to 15-meter slab broke off, causing two trucks, two pickup trucks, and a rickshaw to fall into the river. Local people and rescue teams initiated rescue operations. The bridge was reportedly repaired last year, and a ₹12 crore replacement was approved by the chief minister just three months ago, but these measures came too late.
An investigation into the tragedy has been ordered by the chief minister, and a high-level committee has been formed to conduct an immediate inquiry and submit a report. Prime Minister Modi expressed deep sadness over the incident and announced ₹2 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and ₹1,0000 for the injured. Gujarat mourns the loss and awaits answers and accountability.
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0:00 Let's cut across to the state of Gujarat where a major tragedy was reported today where the Gambhira bridge collapsed in Vadodra connecting Anand sending vehicles plunging into the Mahisagar river multiple casualties over 10 have been reported three of our family. Major questions, clearing loop holes now being reported as this bridge was already declared unfit. A tanker dangled from the shattered edge frozen in that moment of collapse, a haunting image of the disaster that struck Gujarat. The Gambhira Bridge a lifeline between Vadodara and Anand crumpled into the Mahisagar River
0:46 in Padra taking with it human lives and shattering the hearts of their loved ones. Rescue teams from Vadodara Fire Service and the NDRF Police rescued survivors from the wreck but multiple casualties have been reported. This bridge is more than 50 years old and about two years ago it was reported that the bridge needed repairs. But nothing has happened in this. NDRF team and everyone are here. There is a lot of anger among the people. The reason for anger is that two years ago it was said that these should be repaired but nothing was done and today this big accident happened. A slab of 10 to 15 minutes had broken and fallen. There were two vehicles on the bridge at that time
1:33 and they also got stuck there and two trucks, two pickup trucks and a rickshaw which were on the bridge fell down into the river. The local people and the rescue teams started the rescue operation. As shock and horror turn into anger A predictable script of apathy and negligence emerge The bridge was reportedly repaired just last year and only 3 months ago A ₹12 crore replacement was green lit by the chief minister Clearly it was too late to prevent this devastation The bridge was reportedly repaired just last year and only 3 months ago A ₹12 crore replacement was green lit by the chief minister Clearly it was too late to prevent this devastation The bridge was reportedly repaired just last year No traffic was blocked No crore no bridge was approved within three months An investigation into this tragedy has also been ordered by the chief minister
2:19 Respected Chief Minister Shri First Survey A high committee was constituted here immediately An immediate investigation was sought A report was sought Prime Minister Modi called the incident deeply saddened Announcing 2 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and ₹1,0000 for the injured A routine crossing turned into a nightmarish now While Gujarat mourns it also waits for answers and hopefully accountability with Digvijay Pathak in Vadodara bureau report India Today
