Gambhira bridge collapse: The collapse has interrupted links between Anand and Vadodara, causing disruptions to traffic and vehicular movement on the route.

At least nine people died and six people were injured on Wednesday when vehicles fell into the Mahisagar River following the collapse of a Gambhira bridge in Gujarat.

The incident has disrupted road connectivity between Anand and Vadodara, affecting vehicular movement along the route.

Speaking to the media, Gujarat home minister Harsh Sanghavi confirmed that nine bodies had been recovered and six people rescued. 

He said “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.”

Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said that rescue efforts began earlier in the day, with local swimmers, boats, and a team from the Municipal Corporation arriving promptly at the scene. 

He added that teams from the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), Emergency Response Centre, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and other administrative and police units were all present at the site. 

Source: Hindustantimes