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At least 9 people died and 6 injured when a bridge in Vadodara, Gujarat collapsed. The mishap occurred today morning, when a portion of the Gambhira Bridge over the Mahisagar river fell. Vadodara SP (Rural) Rohan Anand confirmed the death.
Three bodies recovered and four persons saved so far and the rescue operations is underway.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by the collapse of the bridge. In a message shared by the Prime Minister’s Office on social media platform X, PM Modi extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the tragic incident.
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…
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