Nine Dead After Bridge Collapses Amid Heavy Rainfall

Nine people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a bridge over a river in Gujarat’s western region on Wednesday morning.

According to Gujarat’s Health Minister, Rushikesh Patel, several vehicles were traveling across the Gambhira Bridge when a section of the structure gave way, causing them to plunge into the river below.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m., amid days of persistent heavy rainfall across the state, which may have compromised the structural integrity of the bridge.

A local resident commenting on the tragedy said “The Gambhira bridge has become notorious not just as a traffic hazard but also as a suicide point. Repeated warnings about its condition were ignored.”