Another tragedy: 13 killed in Gujarat river bridge collapse
The bridge connects central Gujarat to the Saurashtra region
IH News Desk
NATIONAL, July 09, 2025: A four-decade-old bridge in Vadodara district collapsed Wednesday, killing 13 people, including two siblings and rescuing nine others with injuries. The collapse of the Gambhira Bridge, which connects central Gujarat to the Saurashtra region, caused vehicles passing through the bridge to plunge into the Mahisagar river.
Five out of the nine rescued persons are currently receiving treatment at state-run SSG Hospital in Vadodara city. The rescue operation, involving fire brigade personnel, local residents and a National Disaster Response Force team is still ongoing.
Most of the deceased were residents of Vadodara and Anand districts. Four out of five persons undergoing treatment at SSG Hospital are men and one woman.