In the early hours of Wednesday, 9th July, 2025, around 7:30 AM, a 10-15 meter part of the Gambhira bridge in Gujarat collapsed. It was a connecting bridge between Central Gujarat and Saurashtra region. As the bridge collapsed, vehicles fell into the Mahisagar river, people lost their lives while some sustained injuries as well. Discover all the details in this latest article.
How did the Gujarat Bridge Collapse happen?
- The 4 decades old Gambhria bridge was inaugurated in 1985, comprising 23 piers and 900 meters long.
- It has been said that the locals have highlighted the deteriorating conditions at regular intervals, but their requests were always ignored.
- Preliminary investigations suggest that the poor structure condition of the bridge and low maintenance are the reasons for the incident.
- It has been estimated that around 5 vehicles fell into the river, while two vehicles were saved in time.
Gujarat Bridge Collapse Death Toll
- As per the sources, 13 people have lost their lives from the incident, while a number of people have also been injured and admitted to the nearby hospitals as well.
- Six vehicles also fell into the river as one its slab on the river cracked and collapsed. Some people managed to swim to safe zones, while others are still struggling.
- A couple of vehicles were also on the verge of falling into the river, but they were dragged back on time safely.
- The government has not released the final death toll. It may increase upon the finishing of rescue operations.
Rescue Teams Deployed
- Soon after the incident, the Fire Department and the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) reached the site and started the rescue operation with the help of locals.
- A fire brigade team from the Vadodara Municipal Corporation was also engaged in the search and rescue operations.
PM Modi Condoled Gambhira Bridge Collapse Incident
- PM Modi, who is currently on a foreign trip, condoled the incident via social media platform X.
- He called the CM of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel and confirmed about the rescue and treatment arrangements for the injured people.
- An ex-gratia of INR 2 lakhs for the people who lost their lives, while INR 50,000 for the people who were injured from the PMNRF, has been announced by PM Modi.
- Gujarat CM also expressed his grief via social media platform X in his recent tweet. He announced an ex-gratia of INR 4 lakhs for the deceased and INR 50,000 for the injured.
Our Safety & The Unpredictable Nature of Life
This incident of the bridge collapse has raised serious questions over works of concerned construction departments across the state. After the Morbi incident in the region, this Gambhira bridge collapse has raised questions over the safety of people, not only across the state, across the nation as well.
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Such tragic events are a painful reminder to the entire nation about the unpredictable nature of life attached to us. While investigations are underway, many of us are in deep shock, and are still wondering about the deeper questions that relates to our life — Why do we have to die, if we are taking birth? Why do such tragedies happen? If God controls everything, why do people suffer?
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