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Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Kills 13, Injuring Several, PM Modi Also Condoled

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Last updated: July 10, 2025 11:22 am
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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.

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PTI INFOGRAPHICS | Ten persons, including two siblings, were killed and nine others rescued, some of them with injuries, after multiple vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar River when a portion of a four-decade-old bridge collapsed in Vadodara district on July 9, officials said.… pic.twitter.com/2DhvajJwI9

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 9, 2025

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.

Vadodara (Gujarat) bridge collapse | Death toll rises to 13, as two more bodies recovered from the site of the incident: Information Department, Vadodara

— ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2025

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.

આણંદ અને વડોદરાને જોડતા ગંભીરા બ્રિજના ૨૩ ગાળા પૈકીનો ૧ ગાળો તૂટી પડવાથી સર્જાયેલી દુર્ઘટના દુ:ખદ છે. દુર્ઘટનામાં જીવ ગુમાવનાર મૃતકોના આત્માની શાંતિ અર્થે પ્રાર્થના કરું છું.

ઇજાગ્રસ્ત થયેલા લોકોની તત્કાલ સારવાર વ્યવસ્થા માટે વડોદરા કલેકટર સાથે વાતચીત કરીને અગ્રતા ક્રમે પ્રબંધ…

— Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) July 9, 2025

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.

The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2025
  • 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.

આણંદ વડોદરાને જોડતા ગંભીરા બ્રિજનો એક ગાળો તૂટી જવાથી સર્જાયેલી દુઘર્ટના મનને અત્યંત વ્યથિત કરનારી છે.

રાજ્ય સરકાર આ દુર્ઘટનાથી અસરગ્રસ્ત પ્રત્યેક પરિવારની સાથે પૂરી સંવેદનાથી તેમની પડખે ઊભી છે.

દુર્ઘટનામાં જીવ ગુમાવનારા પ્રત્યેક વ્યક્તિના વારસદારને 4 લાખ રૂપિયાની સહાય રાજ્ય…

— Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) July 9, 2025

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.  

Also Read: Pune Bridge Collapse Over Indrayani River: Negligence Claims Lives, Raises Infrastructure Concerns

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?

The answers to these questions transcend materialistic living, and are discovered only by embracing the right spiritual wisdom. Today, Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has disclosed every mystery behind our existence and our death. He (Sant Rampal Ji) explains the reason behind the unending cycle of birth and death, happening to us, still we don’t realise it in our human life.

As we have seen over the years, the human race is continuously working to overcome their every discomfort. And, in order to put an end to the discomfort of birth and death, we should listen to the pious discourses of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj. Human life is a very rare opportunity given to our soul to escape this cycle of birth and death, only by seeking refuge in a Complete Saint. Today, the moment has arrived and He (Sant Rampal Ji) is eagerly waiting with open arms to serve us with happiness and salvation.

For more spiritual insights from the discourses of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj (the only Complete Saint), visit –

  • Website: www.jagatgururampalji.org 
  • YouTube channel: Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj 
  • Facebook Page: Spiritual Leader Saint Rampal Ji 
  • X handle: @SaintRampalJiM

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