A major incident occurred in Vadodara when the Gambhira Bridge collapsed between Padra and Jambusar. This tragic event caused seven vehicles to plunge into the river below. A truck was seen hanging precariously from the bridge as the situation unfolded. As of now, official reports indicate that nine people have lost their lives, and over ten others sustained injuries. The local authorities rushed to the scene as soon as the news broke.
A list of the deceased has been released:
1. Vaidika Rameshbhai Padiyar, age unknown, village – Daryapur
2. Naitik Rameshbhai Padiyar, age unknown, village – Daryapur
3. Hasmukhbhai Mahijibhai Parmar, age unknown, village – Majatan
4. Rameshbhai Dalpatbhai Padiyar, age 32, village – Daryapur
5. Vakhtsingh Manusingh Yadav, age unknown, village – Kanhava
6. Pravinbhai Raujibhai Yadav, age 26, village – Undel
7. Unknown person
8. Unknown person
9. Unknown person
In addition, the list of the injured includes:
1. Sonalben Rameshbhai Padiyar, age 45, village – Daryapur
2. Narendra Singh Ratansingh Parmar, age 45, village – Dehvan
3. Ganpat Singh Khansinh Rajula, age 40, village – Rajasthan
4. Dilipbhai Ramsinh Padiyar, age 35, village – Nani Sherdi
5. Rajubhai Dudabhai, age 30, village – Dwarka
6. Rajeshbhai Ishwarbhai Chavda, age 45, village – Devapura
The Gambhira Bridge plays a crucial role in connecting central Gujarat and Saurashtra, linking the Anand and Vadodara districts. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the bridge’s collapse involved a truck, a Bolero, and a bike, among other vehicles. The collector of the district confirmed the details of the incident.
Congress leader Amit Chavda shared videos of the incident on social media, raising concerns about the lack of maintenance that led to this disaster. The bridge has been reported to be in poor condition for some time, and local residents criticized the government for neglecting infrastructure.
The bridge, constructed in 1985, had a lifespan of 25 years, yet it stood for 45 years before its collapse. This raises serious questions about the maintenance of public infrastructure under the current administration. The collapse has led to significant traffic disruptions, prompting officials to announce alternative routes until further notice. Residents were seen attempting to rescue those trapped in the river, while the fire brigade arrived to assist.
Chavda and local leaders have called on the government to provide better infrastructure and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. The community is mourning the loss of lives and is demanding accountability for this catastrophic event. Emergency services are continuing to respond, and the situation is being monitored closely as rescue operations continue.
Local authorities are now focused on ensuring the safety of other bridges in the area and preventing any further accidents. The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining public infrastructure and the need for immediate action to prevent loss of life in the future.
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