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Gujarat closes five Narmada canal bridges citing safety risks after Vadodara bridge collapse
Authorities have also restricted heavy vehicle movement on four bridges and listed 36 others for urgent repairs
Five 'dangerous' bridges on Narmada canals shut; no heavy vehicles allowed on four others
AHMEDABAD: Authorities have shut five bridges on the Narmada canals in Gujarat after they were found to be dangerous for vehicular movement during an ongoing inspection drive, officials said on Wednesday. Besides this, heavy vehicles have been barred from plying on four other bridges in the canal network, while instructions have been given to the district administration concerned to close 36 other bridges for repair work with immediate effect, the government said in a release. All these bridges are part of the Narmada canal network. The repair and maintenance work of various roads and bridges which are damaged due to heavy rains is being carried out on a war footing under the direction of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, it said. The state government has also conducted a technical inspection of various bridges located on the vast Narmada canal network in the state as a precautionary measure, it said. According to the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL), there are about 2,110 bridges connecting the national and state highways and village roads passing through this canal network. To assess the current condition of these bridges, prevent possible damages and extend the life of these structures, a comprehensive visual inspection campaign was conducted recently by SSNNL on all these bridges, the release said. Of the five bridges which are completely closed, two are in Morbi district while three are in Surendranagar district, it said. Bridges located on the Narmada canal network are constantly affected by load carrying vehicles and environmental factors. At such times, regular inspection is extremely important to identify potential hazards and find a solution, it added. On July 9, several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar river after a segment of a 40-year-old bridge near Gambhira village, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed on July 9. At least 20 persons were killed in the tragedy. The state government has started the repair work of national and state highways as well as internal roads of villages, towns and cities which were damaged due to heavy rains recently. On Tuesday, CM Patel conducted an in-depth review of the ongoing road and bridge repair works across the state and asked officials to check quality during the exercise and prioritize the redressal of citizens' complaints.
Gambhira bridge collapse: Truck driver who survived, rescued drowning man discharged from hospital
Ganpat Solanki, a truck driver, was released from SSG Hospital after surviving the Gambhira bridge collapse. He rescued Narendra Parmar, who later died. Solanki appealed to the Gujarat government for more financial aid for his family. He also requested his company's assistance. Two other injured individuals are still receiving treatment at SSG Hospital.
Following the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge collapse in Vadodara, officials built a brick barrier to prevent accidents. Ironically, the barrier trapped rescue vehicles. The bridge collapsed on July 9, resulting in 20 deaths. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved a new two-lane bridge project costing Rs 212 crore. The new bridge aims to restore connectivity between central Gujarat and Saurashtra within 18 months.
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Miraculous escape for eight people as bridge slab collapses in Gujarats Junagadh amid repairs
AHMEDABAD: Just days after the Gambhira bridge collapse between Vadodara and Anand claimed 21 lives, Gujarat has been jolted by another alarming bridge mishap this time in Junagadhs Mangrol taluka. In Ajak village, a portion of a dilapidated bridge gave way, plunging over eight people and a breaker machine into the river from a height. Miraculously, all were rescued without fatalities. Even as panic spread, the Junagadh District Executive Engineer claimed, the bridge hadnt collapsed but was being safely dismantled. In yet another bridge-related scare in Gujarat on Tuesday, a portion of the Ajak village bridge in Junagadhs Mangrol taluka collapsed during ongoing repair work, narrowly avoiding a major tragedy. The bridge, a crucial link between Keshod and Madhavpur and frequented by thousands of vehicles daily, gave way while a breaker machine was operating on it, sending the machine and eight to ten people standing on the slab plunging nearly 15 feet into the river below. Though the collapse caused a loud crash and panic among onlookers, all individuals involved escaped without serious injuries. A video of the dramatic incident has since gone viral, capturing the sheer chaos and fear as the slab crumbled in seconds. Local residents are furious, alleging that the repair work was carried out recklessly and without adequate safety measures. This is a public road with heavy daily traffic. Peoples lives are being risked without basic precautions or planning, said a villager, slamming the administrations negligence. Responding to the criticism, Junagadh District Panchayats Executive Engineer, Abhishek Gohil, confirmed that the bridge was indeed found to be in a dilapidated state during an inspection by the Road & Building Department. The old bridge near Mangrol was not damaged or broken it was deliberately demolished as a safety measure. During the slab removal process, a portion of it collapsed, but thankfully, no one was injured. Gohil clarified. Junagadh District Collector Anil Ranavasia added that the 10-meter-long bridge, divided into two spans, had already been closed to vehicular traffic two days ago. This bridge was flagged for demolition and reconstruction. Warning boards were placed on both sides. The slab collapsed due to the load of the equipment like JCB, but the area had already been sealed off, In fact, the bridge wasnt fell, it was intentionally demolished. Ranavasia told the media. He also noted that following the recent bridge collapse in Gambhira, inspections of over 480 bridges across the district had been conducted in the past five days, resulting in six being shut down for safety reasons. The administration maintains that Ajaks bridge was under supervised demolition not a spontaneous collapse but public anger over repeated infrastructure failures continues to rise.
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Gujarat govt sanctions new bridge parallel to collapsed structure in Vadodara
Several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar River after a segment of the 40-year-old bridge near Gambhira village, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed on July 9
Gujarat government sanctions new bridge parallel to collapsed structure in Vadodara
AHMEDABAD : Days after the Mahisagar river bridge collapse tragedy in Vadodara district, the Gujarat government has approved the construction of a parallel two-lane bridge and approved Rs 212 crore for the project-related work. Several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar river after a segment of the 40-year-old bridge near Gambhira village, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed on July 9. The death toll rose to 20 on Friday , while the search for a missing person continues, officials said on Sunday. The old bridge near Gambhira village was a key link between central Gujarat and Saurashtra. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday granted administrative approval to the Roads and Buildings Department for the construction of a new bridge near Mujpur connecting Vadodara and Anand districts. The government has set a target to build the new structure in 18 months and the tendering process has been initiated, an official release stated. A detailed project report was recently prepared by the R&B Department after a survey. Following the unfortunate collapse of the existing bridge, which disrupted connectivity between central Gujarat and Saurashtra and posed challenges for local commuters and students, the chief minister swiftly approved this new project, it said. R&B Department's superintending engineer NV Rathva said the existing two-lane Mujpur approach road will be expanded to four lanes and widened to seven metres. A 4.2 km stretch from the highway to the bridge will also be expanded to four lanes. The chief minister has approved administrative sanction of Rs 212 crore for these works, he said. Meanwhile, the operation to trace a missing man continued in the Mahisagar river, officials said. The rescue teams were conducting searches with rubber boats and other necessary equipment, he said, adding the wreckage of the small vehicles was also salvaged.
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Vadodara bridge collapse: Search operation continues for fourth day; death toll rises to 20
Officials stated that, in addition to searching for the missing individual, they would also work on removing the collapsed bridges main slab and submerged vehicles from the river
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Vadodara bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 19, search ops on for 2 people
The death toll from Wednesday`s Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat`s Vadodara district rose to 19 on Friday after another injured person died. The four-decade-old bridge, linking Anand and Vadodara, collapsed near Gambhira village, sending several vehicles into the river. The search for two missing individuals continues
Photos: Search operation resumes at Gujarat bridge tragedy site
Vadodara: The search-and-rescue operation resumed in the Mahisagar river on Friday morning on the third day, as two persons are still missing following the Gambhira bridge tragedy in Gujarats Vadodara district, officials said. Several vehicles plunged into the river after a segment of the four-decade-old bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed near Gambhira village Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Vadodara bridge collapse: Structural failure caused collapse, says Gujarat Minister
The Minister further informed that the committee will submit a comprehensive report within 30 days, covering both technical and administrative aspects of the tragedy
Search operation resumes at Gujarat bridge tragedy site, two still missing
Efforts are still underway to trace two more persons, who are missing, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said
Gujarat bridge collapse: 2 still missing, rescue op on
Search and rescue operations continue for two missing persons after a bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district. The incident resulted in multiple vehicles plunging into the Mahisagar river.
Gambhira bridge collapse: Rescue teams recover 18 bodies, two still missing
AHMEDABAD: The desperate search for the two remaining victims in the catastrophic bridge collapse near Mujpur-Gambhira in Padra taluka entered its final stage on Friday, with 18 bodies recovered so far amid harrowing working conditions and severe risks. On-site, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhamelia confirmed that rescue teams are continuing operations under extreme caution due to the presence of a tanker carrying 98 per cent concentrated sulphuric acid submerged in the river. This looming chemical hazard, coupled with widespread soda ash spillage in the water causing severe skin irritation, has severely hampered rescue efforts. Despite these dangers, teams have pressed on. Operations paused around 10:00 p.m. last night after water levels rose, by which time 18 bodies had been recovered. Gambhira Bridge collapse: Viral 2022 audio reveals prior warning, exposes official inaction Authorities reported that initially, seven individuals were declared missing, a number which rose to eight the following morning after an updated list surfaced. Of these, 12 bodies were found on the first day and six more were recovered yesterday, leaving two still unaccounted for. Work today is laser-focused on locating the final two victims. Most vehicles submerged have been accounted for, primarily motorbikes, and their riders have largely been identified, reducing the likelihood of further undiscovered bodies or vehicles. Once the last two bodies are found, the operation will shift to the demolition of the bridges remaining slab, allowing officials to recover all remaining debris and property from beneath the collapse. Simultaneously, efforts will begin to neutralise the sulphuric acid threat in the river, a critical step to prevent an environmental disaster. Collector Dhamelia also revealed that preliminary identification of one of the two remaining bodies has begun, and processing is underway. A puller mechanism will be used to extract a trapped truck as the bridge slab is dismantled, completing the final recovery operation. As the sun sets on this grim episode, the district administration is racing against both time and toxic peril, determined to bring closure to the families waiting in hope and grief. Gujarats crumbling bridges: How many more deaths will it take?
Gujarat bridge collapse: Toll rises to 17 in Vadodara - Hindustan Times
Gujarat bridge collapse: Toll rises to 17 in Vadodara Hindustan Times
The Gambhira bridge collapse near Vadodara has claimed 18 lives, with rescue teams recovering five more bodies from the Mahi river. Search operations continue for two missing individuals, hampered by thick mud and submerged vehicles. Authorities are working to remove the vehicles and stabilize a dangling tanker to prevent further delays and potential hazards during the recovery efforts.
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Gambhira bridge tragedy: Gujarat suspends four engineers, CM orders inspection of all state bridges
AHMEDABAD: In a swift crackdown following the collapse of the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge , the Gujarat government has suspended four officials from the Roads and Buildings Department. The action follows a preliminary investigation that revealed serious lapses in oversight and maintenance . Acting on urgent directives from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, authorities suspended executive engineer NM Nayakawala, deputy executive engineers UC Patel and RT Patel, and assistant engineer JV Shah with immediate effect. CM Patel, who has remained in regular contact with district collectors and the Roads and Buildings Department since the incident was reported on Tuesday, has been personally overseeing rescue and relief operations. His instructions led to the formation of a high-level expert team to inspect the site and examine the bridges repair history, inspection records, and structural safety protocols. Following the team's on-site assessment and initial findings, the state government acted quickly to identify and penalise officials whose failure allegedly contributed to the tragedy. In a further step to safeguard public infrastructure, CM Patel has ordered urgent statewide inspections of all bridges to prevent similar incidents. The death toll from the Gambhira bridge collapse in Gujarats Vadodara district rose to 17 on July 10, a day after the 40-year-old structure gave way, plunging multiple vehicles into the Mahisagar River and severing a key link between Central Gujarat and Saurashtra. Gujarats crumbling bridges: How many more deaths will it take?
Bridge too far: On the bridge collapse in Vadodara
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Gujarat bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 18, 2 still missing
The collapse of a bridge over the Mahisagar river in Gujarat's Vadodara district has tragically claimed 18 lives, with two individuals still missing as search operations continue amidst challenging conditions. NDRF and SDRF teams face difficulties due to mud and rain while searching for submerged vehicles.
10 feet of mud hinders recovery operations
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Another Mahi river bridge closed for repairs
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Party seeks answers from Modi and Amit Shah over the tragedy, seeks resignation of Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi
Gujarat bridge collapse: Four engineers suspended after 16 deaths
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel suspended four engineers from the state`s roads and buildings department following the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Vadodara, which killed 16 people with others missing. The suspensions came after an expert report, commissioned by CM Patel
Vadodara Bridge Collapse: Tragedy Claims Lives Of Siblings, Father; Mother Kept Screaming For Help
Vedika and Naitik died in the Gambhira Bridge collapse while traveling to Bagdana Bapa Sitaram temple. Built in 1985, the bridge's collapse killed 15 people.
Vadodara Bridge Collapse: Death Toll Reaches 15, CM Patel Suspends Four Engineers
The Vadodara bridge collapse death toll reached 15. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel suspended engineers and ordered inspections of other bridges.
Vadodara bridge collapse: Activists say repeated warnings about dangerous condition ignored
Yuva Sena activist groups founder says they raised the issue with relevant officials in August 2022, but they did not act on the concerns despite admitting they were aware of the issues
River bridge collapse in Vadodara: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel suspends four engineers
Following the tragic bridge collapse on the Mahisagar river, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took swift action. He suspended four engineers from the roads and buildings department. The collapse, near Vadodara, resulted in sixteen deaths. Authorities are still searching for missing individuals. CM Patel has ordered immediate inspections of other bridges across the state.
Gujarat CM suspends 4 engineers after Vadodara bridge collapse
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday suspended four engineers of the states roads and buildings department in connection with the bridge collapse on Mahisagar river in Vadadora district a day earlier that has resulted in 16 deaths while some persons are missing. CM Patel, who handles the roads and buildings department, had asked Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 16, Search Operation On
NDRF and SDRF teams continue rescue efforts in Mahisagar river after decades-old bridge collapses near Vadodara
Gambhira Bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 17; resuce ops continue
AHMEDABAD: The death toll in the Gambhira Bridge collapse in Gujarats Vadodara district rose to 17 on July 10, a day after the 40-year-old structure caved in, dragging multiple vehicles into the Mahisagar River and severing a key link between Central Gujarat and Saurashtra. The incident unfolded when two trucks, two pickups, a rickshaw, and several two-wheelers were passing over the aging bridge. In a matter of seconds, the structure gave way, plunging them into the river that flows on both sides of the bridge. 17 people have been confirmed dead, while more than eight were rescued in a overnight operation. Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya, who is personally supervising the rescue at the site, said, The death toll stands at 15 as of now. We have already recovered the Eeco car and a pickup van, and we are using heavy mechanical power to extract the trucks. Our search for more dead bodies is intense and ongoing. I am present at the site and overseeing the operations here. A high-level technical team is also inspecting the bridge and figuring out the cause behind the collapse. Following the Collector's statement, later in the afternoon, rescue teams recovered two additional bodies, pushing the death toll to 17. As rescue operations continued into July 10, the despair of families waiting for their missing loved ones deepened. Four people remain untraced, and anxious relatives, desperate for updates, are camped along the riverbank. Gambhira Bridge collapse: Viral 2022 audio reveals prior warning, exposes official inaction Rescue teams in action to recover bodies. Family members have appealed to the administration to deploy Army personnel and helicopters to accelerate the search, but no such deployment has been confirmed yet. More than 10 agencies, including SDRF, NDRF, and the local fire brigade, have been involved in the rescue and recovery efforts since the incident. By Wednesday morning, three more bodies were pulled from the river. Two have been identified, while the identification process for the third is ongoing. According to officials, three trucks, a rickshaw, an Eeco van, a pickup truck, and two to three motorcycles are believed to be submerged in the river. There are also concerns that another car may be trapped under one of the fallen trucks, making the recovery process more difficult. The bridge collapse has not only claimed lives but has also raised serious questions about infrastructure neglect and the safety of ageing public structures in Gujarat. The search for the missing continues amid mounting public anger and grief. Gujarats crumbling bridges: How many more deaths will it take?
Father, Siblings Die In Gujarat Bridge Tragedy, Mother Kept Screaming 'Help'
Four-year-old Vedika and her one-year-old brother Naitik left with their parents early yesterday for a temple nearly 300 km from their home in Gujarat's Vadodara district.
A bridge collapse in Daman in 2003 killed 30 people, mostly schoolchildren. The bridge had been repaired shortly before the incident. A chargesheet was filed five years later. Families sought justice for nearly two decades. In 2022, a court convicted three government officers for negligence. The court sentenced them to two years in jail and fined them.
Gujarat Bridge Collapse Death Count Now 15, Rescue Teams Tackle 3-Metre Mud
The death count in the Gambhira bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district has climbed to 15, and three people are still missing. Disaster response teams are conducting the rescue operation and two more vehicles are likely in the river.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has strongly criticized the BJP leadership and central government, citing recent tragedies like the Gujarat bridge collapse and Ahmedabad plane crash as evidence of a leadership crisis, corruption, and incompetence. The Gambhira bridge collapse in Vadodara, which resulted in 15 deaths, follows a prior warning about the bridge's dangerous condition.
Vadodara bridge collapse: BJP leadership busy in speeches, says Congress
Three years ago it was said that the situation was dangerous due to vibrations in the bridge but still nothing was done, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said
Vadodara bridge collapse: 15 dead, search on for missing
The death toll in the collapse of a bridge over the Mahisagar river in Gujarat's Vadodara district has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing to find the missing.
Congress blames BJP for Gujarat bridge collapse that killed 13
NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Thursday hit out at the BJP government over the bridge collapse in Gujarats Vadodara district , accusing the ruling party of ignoring safety concerns while focusing on publicity and speeches. Thirteen people were killed after a section of the four-decade-old Gambhira-Mujpur bridge collapsed on Wednesday morning, sending several vehicles plunging into the Mahisagar river. Two more bodies were recovered on Thursday, taking the death toll to 13. Five others who were rescued are being treated at SSG Hospital in Vadodara. Doctors said none of them are in critical condition. The bridge, which connects central Gujarat to the Saurashtra region, collapsed around 7 am. According to reports, concerns had been raised about the bridges safety three years ago due to vibrations, but no action was taken. , 12 Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 10, 2025 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said in a post in Hindi that such accidents had become frequent across the country from train derailments to bridge collapses and even plane crashes . We have deep condolences for the families of the victims, he said. Citing media reports, Kharge said the Gujarat bridge collapse was the seventh such incident in the state since 2021. He alleged that the BJP leadership was indifferent to public safety and blamed the collapse on a leadership crisis, widespread corruption, and incompetence under BJP rule. The BJP leadership and government have crossed all limits of indifference as they remain busy only in making speeches and issuing advertisements in the name of governance, he said. Kharge said he hoped the people of the country were watching and would respond at the right time. Police and rescue officials confirmed that the search operation was completed after all vehicles and victims were accounted for. A probe into the cause of the collapse is expected to be launched soon.
Gujarat bridge collapse: Death toll climbs to 15, rescue operations continue
The death toll in the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Gujarats 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 []
Gujarat bridge was unfit for use'? Vadodaras death-bridge warnings were reportedly buried since 2021
The Gambhira Bridge collapse in Vadodara, resulting in 16 fatalities, exposes ignored warnings dating back to 2021 regarding its unsafe condition. Despite repeated alerts from local leaders and internal reports deeming the bridge unfit, authorities failed to take adequate action. The state government has initiated an investigation and sanctioned funds for reconstruction following the tragic incident.
Gujarat bridge collapse: Toll climbs to 16, rescue operations continue; 4 still missing Times of India
'He's back, now PM Modi can find time to visit Manipur, Pahalgam terror probe': Congress
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon after his return from a five-nation tour , urging him to focus on domestic issues, including the ongoing crisis in Manipur, the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, and the recent infrastructure collapse in Gujarat. PM Modi arrived in India on Thursday morning after visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. During the trip, he also participated in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. , , , Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) July 10, 2025 Taking a dig at Modi, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said, India welcomes back its Super Premium Frequent Flier PM who is expected to be in the country for perhaps three weeks before jetting around again. Ramesh said the prime minister should now find time to visit Manipur, where people have been waiting for over two years, and review why those behind the recent terror attack in Pahalgam are still not brought to justice. He also pointed to the tragic bridge collapse in Gujarats Vadodara district on Wednesday, where at least 13 people, including two siblings, died after vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar river. Now that he is here, he could... reflect on infrastructure collapses in his home state; and sanction assistance to Himachal Pradesh that has been devastated by floods , Ramesh said. View: 8 lessons Indian businesses learned from 8 years of GST He added that the PM should focus on reforming the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to boost consumption and take measures to encourage private investment beyond a few big business houses. Ramesh also suggested that Modi could also, for a change, chair an all-party meeting to firm up the agenda for the forthcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, which is set to begin on July 21. PM Modis five-nation visit began with Ghana, followed by Trinidad and Tobago from July 3 to 4. He then travelled to Argentina from July 4 to 5, and Brazil from July 5 to 8, where he attended the BRICS Summit. His final stop was Namibia before returning to India.
