A deadly bridge crash killed nine people Wednesday after the structure gave way over a rushing river. Cars and trucks tumbled into the water when part of the span crumbled beneath them. Rescue teams pulled five survivors from the wreckage as emergency crews rushed to the scene. The disaster happened near Vadodara city where storms had pounded the area for days. Officials confirmed the bridge dated back to 1985 and had carried traffic for nearly four decades.
Health Minister Rushikesh Patel described how multiple vehicles plunged into the river below. Workers fought against time to save people trapped under twisted metal and concrete chunks. The collapse sent shockwaves through the community as families searched for missing relatives. Heavy rainfall had battered the region and may have weakened the aging structure. Emergency teams continue searching the murky waters for more victims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the accident deeply sad and sent sympathy to grieving families. The leader promised government support for rescue efforts and victim compensation. This latest tragedy highlights ongoing problems with the country's crumbling roads and bridges. Just two years ago another Gujarat bridge failure killed 132 people when it snapped and dropped hundreds into a river. Safety experts have warned for years that many structures need urgent repairs or replacement before more disasters strike.
Health Minister Rushikesh Patel described how multiple vehicles plunged into the river below. Workers fought against time to save people trapped under twisted metal and concrete chunks. The collapse sent shockwaves through the community as families searched for missing relatives. Heavy rainfall had battered the region and may have weakened the aging structure. Emergency teams continue searching the murky waters for more victims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the accident deeply sad and sent sympathy to grieving families. The leader promised government support for rescue efforts and victim compensation. This latest tragedy highlights ongoing problems with the country's crumbling roads and bridges. Just two years ago another Gujarat bridge failure killed 132 people when it snapped and dropped hundreds into a river. Safety experts have warned for years that many structures need urgent repairs or replacement before more disasters strike.
