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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Search ops resume at Gujarat bridge collapse site to retrieve missing man
Vadodara, The search and rescue operations resumed in the Mahisagar River in Gujarat's Vadodara for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday to retrieve the body of a man still missing since the bridge collapse and to remove vehicles and the main slab of structure that fell into the river. Search ops resume at Gujarat bridge collapse site to retrieve missing man The toll in the tragedy rose to 20 on Friday after one more body was recovered from the river and another injured person died at the hospital while undergoing treatment. One more person is still missing, and efforts to find him resumed on Saturday, Vadodara collector Anil Dhameliya said. Several vehicles plunged into the river after a segment of the 40-year-old bridge near Gambhira village, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed on Wednesday morning. The collector said another focus of the operation on Saturday will be to remove a large chunk of slab that has fallen into the river. "In the next stage of our operation , we will take the help of a technical team to remove the main slab and retrieve the body of the missing person. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board will be roped in to safely extricate the tanker carrying sulphuric acid that has fallen into the river," Dhameliya said. Citing a preliminary probe report, a state minister had on Friday said the collapse was caused by the "crushing of pedestal and articulation joints". Rescuers have been working amid challenging conditions such as 3.5-metre-deep mud, release of soda ash in water and the presence of a tanker containing sulphuric acid. The National Disaster Response Force , State Disaster Response Force and other agencies are part of the rescue efforts. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has suspended four engineers of the state's Roads and Buildings Department in connection with the bridge collapse. Minister Rushikesh Patel, who visited the site of the tragedy on Friday, said that the action was taken based on a preliminary report submitted by a committee set up by the chief minister. A high-level probe committee of the state's roads and buildings department will submit a detailed report in 30 days, he said. Out of the 7,000 bridges in the state that have been surveyed, the government has identified those that need repairs or require the construction of new ones. Action is taken on them accordingly, he said after the visit. Gujarat has witnessed six major incidents of bridge collapse since 2021. In December 2021, a slab collapsed during the construction of the Mumatpura flyover on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city. Nobody was injured in the incident. In October 2022, as many as 135 persons were killed when a British-era suspension bridge over the Machchhu River in Morbi town collapsed. In June 2023, a newly built bridge on the Mindhola River in the Tapi district collapsed. No one was hurt in the accident. In September 2023, four persons were injured after a portion of an old bridge on the Bhogavo River in Surendranagar district collapsed when a 40-tonne dumper was navigating it near Wadhwan city. In October 2023, two persons sitting in an autorickshaw died after six concrete girders or slabs, which were installed on the pillars of an under-construction bridge near the RTO Circle in Palanpur town of Banaskantha, collapsed. In August 2024, a small bridge on the Bhogavo River connecting Habiyasar village with Chotila town in Surendranagar district collapsed after a sudden rise in water following discharge from an overflowing dam. No casualties were reported in the incident. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Search operation resumes at Gujarat bridge tragedy site, two still missing
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 Gujarat's Vadodara district, officials said. Search operation resumes at Gujarat bridge tragedy site, two still missing Several vehicles plunged into the river after a segment of the four-decade-old bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed near Gambhira village close to Padra town on Wednesday morning. The operation resumed on the third day of the Gambhira bridge tragedy, with 18 bodies recovered by Thursday night. Efforts are still underway to trace two more persons, who are missing, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said. 'The primary objective of our operation today is to recover a body trapped under a slab in the river, and the missing driver of a truck stuck in the water,' he told mediapersons. A list of eight missing persons was compiled on Thursday, and the bodies of six of them were recovered, he said. The operation is being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force , State Disaster Response Force and other agencies, with locals joining the efforts. Dhameliya said that the rescue teams continue to work amid challenges, including muddy terrain, release of soda ash in water and a tanker filled with a highly corrosive substance. A tanker that fell into the river was carrying sulphuric acid, and care is being made to ensure that it does not leak, he said. There is a presence of soda ash in the water, which is causing irritation and itching for the rescuers. Attempts are being made to neutralise it, the official said. Dhameliya said the mud in the river and on its banks has also complicated the rescue operation. Since some vehicles, including a loaded truck, are still stuck in the muddy waters of the river, the district administration had used a 'high-performance truck' of the Indian Army to pull them out, a government release said earlier. To overcome the problem of mud, a temporary platform has been prepared on the riverbank for the rescue teams by spreading three truckloads of concrete mix, said the release. On Thursday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel suspended four engineers of the state's roads and buildings department in connection with the bridge collapse. At least six major incidents of bridge collapse have taken place in Gujarat since 2021. In December 2021, a slab collapsed during the construction of the Mumatpura flyover on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident. In October 2022, as many as 135 persons were killed when a British-era suspension bridge over the Machchhu river in Morbi town collapsed, when over 200 tourists were on it. In June 2023, a newly built bridge on the Mindhola river in the Tapi district collapsed. No one was hurt in the accident. In September 2023, four persons were injured after a portion of an old bridge on the Bhogavo river in Surendranagar district collapsed when a 40-ton dumper was navigating it near Wadhwan city. In October 2023, two persons sitting in an autorickshaw died after six concrete girders or slabs, which were installed on the pillars of an under-construction bridge near the RTO Circle in Palanpur town of Banaskantha, collapsed. In August 2024, a small bridge on the Bhogavo river connecting Habiyasar village with Chotila town in Surendranagar district collapsed after a sudden rise in water following discharge from an overflowing dam. No casualties were reported in the incident. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business Standard
Search operation resumes at Gujarat bridge tragedy site, two still missing
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 Gujarat's 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 close to Padra town on Wednesday morning. The operation resumed on the third day of the Gambhira bridge tragedy, with 18 bodies recovered by Thursday night. Efforts are still underway to trace two more persons, who are missing, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said. The primary objective of our operation today is to recover a body trapped under a slab in the river, and the missing driver of a truck stuck in the water, he told mediapersons. A list of eight missing persons was compiled on Thursday, and the bodies of six of them were recovered, he said. The operation is being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies, with locals joining the efforts. Dhameliya said that the rescue teams continue to work amid challenges, including muddy terrain, release of soda ash in water and a tanker filled with a highly corrosive substance. A tanker that fell into the river was carrying sulphuric acid, and care is being made to ensure that it does not leak, he said. There is a presence of soda ash in the water, which is causing irritation and itching for the rescuers. Attempts are being made to neutralise it, the official said. Dhameliya said the mud in the river and on its banks has also complicated the rescue operation. Since some vehicles, including a loaded truck, are still stuck in the muddy waters of the river, the district administration had used a high-performance truck' of the Indian Army to pull them out, a government release said earlier. To overcome the problem of mud, a temporary platform has been prepared on the riverbank for the rescue teams by spreading three truckloads of concrete mix, said the release. On Thursday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel suspended four engineers of the state's roads and buildings department in connection with the bridge collapse. At least six major incidents of bridge collapse have taken place in Gujarat since 2021. In December 2021, a slab collapsed during the construction of the Mumatpura flyover on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident. In October 2022, as many as 135 persons were killed when a British-era suspension bridge over the Machchhu river in Morbi town collapsed, when over 200 tourists were on it. In June 2023, a newly built bridge on the Mindhola river in the Tapi district collapsed. No one was hurt in the accident. In September 2023, four persons were injured after a portion of an old bridge on the Bhogavo river in Surendranagar district collapsed when a 40-ton dumper was navigating it near Wadhwan city. In October 2023, two persons sitting in an autorickshaw died after six concrete girders or slabs, which were installed on the pillars of an under-construction bridge near the RTO Circle in Palanpur town of Banaskantha, collapsed. In August 2024, a small bridge on the Bhogavo river connecting Habiyasar village with Chotila town in Surendranagar district collapsed after a sudden rise in water following discharge from an overflowing dam. No casualties were reported in the incident.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Search operation resumes at Gujarat bridge tragedy site, two still missing
The search-and-rescue operation resumed in the Mahisagar river on Friday (July 11, 2025) morning on the third day, as two persons are still missing following the Gambhira bridge tragedy in Gujarat's 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 close to Padra town on Wednesday (July 9) morning. Editorial | Bridge too far: On the bridge collapse in Vadodara The operation resumed on the third day of the Gambhira bridge tragedy, with 18 bodies recovered by Thursday (July 10) night. Efforts are still underway to trace two more persons, who are missing, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said. 'The primary objective of our operation today is to recover a body trapped under a slab in the river, and the missing driver of a truck stuck in the water,' he told mediapersons. A list of eight missing persons was compiled on Thursday, and the bodies of six of them were recovered, he said. The operation is being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies, with locals joining the efforts. Mr. Dhameliya said that the rescue teams continue to work amid challenges, including muddy terrain, release of soda ash in water and a tanker filled with a highly corrosive substance. A tanker that fell into the river was carrying sulphuric acid, and care is being made to ensure that it does not leak, he said. There is a presence of soda ash in the water, which is causing irritation and itching for the rescuers. Attempts are being made to neutralise it, the official said. Mr. Dhameliya said the mud in the river and on its banks has also complicated the rescue operation. Since some vehicles, including a loaded truck, are still stuck in the muddy waters of the river, the district administration had used a 'high-performance truck' of the Indian Army to pull them out, a government release said earlier. To overcome the problem of mud, a temporary platform has been prepared on the riverbank for the rescue teams by spreading three truckloads of concrete mix, said the release. On Thursday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel suspended four engineers of the state's roads and buildings department in connection with the bridge collapse. At least six major incidents of bridge collapse have taken place in Gujarat since 2021. In December 2021, a slab collapsed during the construction of the Mumatpura flyover on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident. In October 2022, as many as 135 persons were killed when a British-era suspension bridge over the Machchhu river in Morbi town collapsed, when over 200 tourists were on it. In June 2023, a newly built bridge on the Mindhola river in the Tapi district collapsed. No one was hurt in the accident. In September 2023, four persons were injured after a portion of an old bridge on the Bhogavo river in Surendranagar district collapsed when a 40-ton dumper was navigating it near Wadhwan city. In October 2023, two persons sitting in an autorickshaw died after six concrete girders or slabs, which were installed on the pillars of an under-construction bridge near the RTO Circle in Palanpur town of Banaskantha, collapsed. In August 2024, a small bridge on the Bhogavo river connecting Habiyasar village with Chotila town in Surendranagar district collapsed after a sudden rise in water following discharge from an overflowing dam. No casualties were reported in the incident.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Around nine people have been rescued": SP Rohan Anand on rescue operations after Vadodara Bridge Collapse
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], July 9 (ANI): Vadodara Superintendent of Police (SP) Rohan Anand on Wednesday said that nine people have died and nine others have been rescued following the collapse of a slab on the Gambhira bridge in the Padra area of Gujarat's Vadodara district. Speaking to reporters, SP Anand said, 'Around nine people have died. Further processing is underway at a hospital. Around nine people have been rescued, five of them have been referred to the SSG Hospital. None of the people who have been rescued are critical.' He said that a 10-15 metre slab in the middle of the bridge had collapsed. Two trucks, two pickup vans, and a rickshaw fell into the river while two vehicles remained stranded on the bridge. 'We came to know that a 10-15 metres slab in the middle of the bridge collapsed. There were two vehicles on the bridge that got stranded. Two trucks, two pickups and a rickshaw fell into the river below. Locals and rescue teams started rescuing them,' the Vadodara SP added. Traffic movement has been diverted as rescue operations continue. 'The rescue operation is still underway. Traffic has been diverted for the movement of light vehicles,' SP Anand said. Visuals from the site showed rescue teams attempting to retrieve a truck that had fallen into the Mahisagar river following the bridge collapse. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of the deceased in the Vadodara bridge collapse. The injured would be given Rs 50,000. PM Modi paid condolences to the families of the deceased. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) wrote, 'The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.' 'An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000: PM,' the X post added. Earlier on Wednesday, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya stated that nine bodies had been recovered so far during the rescue operation, while six injured individuals have been provided medical treatment. Speaking to reporters, Collector Dhameliya said, 'We have recovered nine bodies so far. Five people were injured, and the sixth injured was found just now, and he is being provided medical treatment.' The Vadodara Collector mentioned that rescue teams from the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), the Emergency Response Centre, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local police were deployed at the site immediately after the incident. 'The rescue operation started this morning. Local swimmers, boats and the team of Municipal Corporation reached the spot immediately. VMC, Emergency Response Centre, NDRF teams, other administration, and a police team are here. Rescue operation is ongoing,' Dhameliya added. 'Vehicles that fell include two trucks, one pickup van, one eco vehicle and one auto rickshaw. Two vehicles were lingering on the bridge,' he added. Anand Collector Praveen Chaudhary said measures were underway to prevent the tanker stuck on the bridge from falling. Chaudhary told ANI, 'According to preliminary information, a truck, an Eco, and some bikes fell below. Rescue operations are ongoing. The Vadodara administration and NDRF are present at the site. Arrangements are being made to prevent a tanker stuck on the bridge from falling. The Vadodara team, police administration, and NDRF are all engaged in the rescue operations.' (ANI)
