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CNA
09-07-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Bridge collapse kills 9 in India's Gujarat state
VADODRA, India: At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India's western Gujarat state on Wednesday (Jul 9), news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police officials. Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, sending many into the river. He said at least five people were rescued. The incident occurred in Gujarat's Vadodara district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the past few days. The bridge was constructed in 1985, Patel said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was 'deeply saddening' and offered condolences to those who died. India's infrastructure has long been marred by safety concerns, sometimes leading to major disasters on its highways and bridges. In 2022, a century-old cable suspension bridge collapsed into a river in Gujarat, sending hundreds plunging into the water and killing at least 132.
Al Jazeera
09-07-2025
- Health
- Al Jazeera
Bridge collapse in India's Gujarat state kills at least nine
At least nine people have been killed after the collapse of a bridge over a river in India's western Gujarat state, according to authorities. Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles fell into Mahisagar River when a portion of Gambhira Bridge collapsed on Wednesday morning. The bridge in the state's Vadodara district had been constructed in 1985, added Patel. Anil Dhameliya, a senior civil servant, told reporters at least nine bodies had been recovered, with five others injured in the incident. Rescue operations were under way, he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was 'deeply saddening' and offered condolences to the families of those who died. India's infrastructure has long been marred by safety concerns, sometimes leading to major disasters on highways and bridges. In 2022, a colonial-era cable suspension bridge collapsed into the Machchu River in Gujarat, sending hundreds plunging into the water and killing at least 132.
Associated Press
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Bridge collapse kills 9 in India's Gujarat state
VADODRA, India (AP) — At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India's western Gujarat state on Wednesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police officials. Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, sending many into the river. He said at least five people were rescued. The incident occurred in Gujarat's Vadodara district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the past few days. The bridge was constructed in 1985, Patel said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was 'deeply saddening' and offered condolences to those who died. India's infrastructure has long been marred by safety concerns, sometimes leading to major disasters on its highways and bridges. In 2022, a century-old cable suspension bridge collapsed into a river in Gujarat, sending hundreds plunging into the water and killing at least 132.
