At least 11 dead following Gambhira Bridge’s collapse in Vadodra, Gujrat, India
At least 11 people were killed after multiple vehicles fell into the Mahisagar River when a portion of the Gambhira Bridge collapsed near Padra in Gujrat’s Vadodra district on July 9, 2025.
Truck that fell into the Mahisagar River on July 9, 2025. Credit: All India Radio News
At least 11 fatalities have been reported as the Gambhira Bridge collapsed near Padra Town in Gujrat on July 9. According to Superintendent of Police Rohan Anand, the concrete slab connecting two piers gave way around 07:30 local time (LT).
Two siblings were among those killed, said Anand, adding that nine others were rescued, some with injuries. Visuals from the site showed a complete section of the slab missing, with vehicles plunging into the waters beneath.
The nearly 900 m (3 000 feet) long bridge was constructed in 1985. Located in Mujpur in Padra taluka of the Vadodara district, the bridge connected Mujpur to Gambhira in Anand district as well as Central Gujarat to Saurashtra.
The cause of the collapse remains unclear. However, the most likely explanation is systemic negligence — the bridge had been classified as structurally unsound by independent assessments years ago, yet it continued to operate under normal traffic conditions, including during peak hours.
In Gujarat’s Vadodara, the Gambhira Bridge connecting Anand and Vadodara collapsed.
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) July 9, 2025
Several vehicles, including a truck, a tanker, and cars, plunged into the rive. Rescue and relief operations are currently underway. pic.twitter.com/0FFJ4GPZua
गुजरात के वडोदरा में नदी पर बना एक पुल बीच से टूट गया है..कई लोगों के मरने की खबर है..गाड़ियां भी नदी में गिरी हैं..
— Gaurav Srivastava (@gauravnewsman) July 9, 2025
बिहार से गुजरात तक पुल, सेतु, ब्रिज के हालात एक से हैं..सवाल बहुत सारे हैं..और सच एक कि आम आदमी के जीवन की कोई कीमत नहीं है. pic.twitter.com/usF8Gwg5DD
At least six vehicles, including two trucks, two vans, an autorickshaw and a two-wheeler, fell into the river. Two other vehicles were saved from falling by quick-thinking locals and emergency personnel, according to Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya.
Aunty: My son has drowned. My son has drowned.
— Netaji Nonsense (@Netajinonsense1) July 9, 2025
Man: Masi, help is coming.
Gambhira bridge collapsed in Gujarat connecting Vadodara and Anand.
If this won't open your eyes , nothing will. pic.twitter.com/rjiTXO0ZmZ
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of INR 200 000 (USD 2 333) for the victims and their families and INR 50 000 (USD 583) to the injured. Additionally, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also announced ex-gratia of INR 400 00 (USD 4 666) to the next of kin of each deceased and INR 50 000 (USD 583) each to those injured.
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