Ten dead after bridge collapses in Indian state Gujarat

Ten dead after bridge collapses in Indian state Gujarat

Rescuers and locals look for survivors after several vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a portion of a bridge in Mujpur near Vadodara in the Indian state of Gujarat, July 9, 2025. AP

July, 9 2025

(Web Desk): At least 10 people have died after the collapse of a bridge in India’s western state of Gujarat, broadcaster NDTV reported on Wednesday.

According to Al Arabiya English, the 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.