Big accident in Gujarat, bridge over Mahisagar river collapsed, many vehicles fell, 8 people died.
Gambhira Bridge Collapse News.
A bridge built over Mahisagar river in Gujarat has collapsed. So far 5 vehicles have fallen into the bridge due to its collapse. 8 people have died and some people have been saved.
This bridge was built in 1985. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has sent technical experts to the scene and handed over the investigation.
On the incident of the bridge collapse, Roads and Buildings Department Secretary PR Patelia said, "We have received information about the damage to the Gambhira bridge, which led to the accident. A team of experts has been sent to the spot."
A heart-wrenching incident took place in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning when the Gambhira bridge over the Mahisagar river suddenly broke into two pieces in the middle. This bridge was the route connecting Vadodara and Anand districts, which connected central Gujarat with Saurashtra.
The accident occurred around 7:30 am on this 900 meter long bridge built in 1985 when several vehicles were passing over it. According to eyewitnesses, vehicles fell into the river as soon as the bridge collapsed, causing chaos.
Several vehicles caught in river, 10 dead.
At the time of the accident, there were several vehicles on the bridge, including two trucks, two cars and a rickshaw, which plunged into the Mahisagar river along the bridge. A tanker is hanging on the side of the broken bridge, the video of which is going viral on social media.
At least 10 people have died in this accident, while many others are reported to be injured. Teams of local administration and fire department immediately reached the spot and started rescue operations. So far 8 people have been evacuated safely, but some people are still missing.
Rescue teams, local people's support.
After the accident, Vadodara and Anand district administration immediately started rescue operation. Vadodara District Collector Anil Dhamelia said five people were rescued with minor injuries, while the seriously injured were admitted to nearby hospitals. Local people also played an important role in the rescue operation, which saved many lives. Anand District Superintendent of Police Gaurav Jasani said three to four vehicles fell into the river and rescue operations are still underway.
Even after the warning, traffic on the bridge did not stop.
Due to the collapse of this bridge, 5 vehicles fell into the river, two trucks were completely submerged in the river, while a tanker was left half hanging. As soon as the bridge collapsed, panic broke out on the spot and rescue operations were started immediately.
Let us tell you that this bridge was built in 1981 and opened in 1985, but with the passage of time its condition had become very shabby. Local MLA Chaitanya Singh Jhala had already warned about this bridge and demanded a new bridge. Despite this, the movement of vehicles on the bridge was not stopped. Now the government has approved the construction of the new bridge at a cost of 212 crore rupees and the survey has also been done for it.
The accident raised questions about maintenance.
The Gambhira bridge, which was about 40 years old, was long considered unsafe for heavy vehicles. Local people and opposition leaders claimed that the administration did not pay attention to its repair and maintenance. Congress leader Amit Chhawda criticized the government on social media, saying that the incident exposed the corruption prevalent in the 'Gujarat model'. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has ordered a team of technical experts to investigate the accident.
The Chief Minister ordered a team of experts to investigate.
Considering the seriousness of the incident, the Chief Minister has ordered a team of technical experts to investigate the incident. Immediately after the accident, the authorities became active and the work of removing the vehicles that fell into the river was started. Also the swimmers started to take out the bodies.
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