At least nine people have died after a bridge collapsed in the Vadodara district of India’s Gujarat state on July 9. The structure gave way amid heavy rains, sending several vehicles plunging into the river below.
Gujarat’s Health Minister Rushikesh Patel confirmed that the bridge, built in 1985, failed while vehicles were crossing. At least five people were rescued from the scene, but emergency teams continue to search for others.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident “deeply saddening” and extended condolences to the victims’ families. The collapse highlights ongoing concerns about aging and poorly maintained infrastructure across the country.
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