Rescuers work near the site of a collapsed bridge in India's western state of Gujarat on July 9, 2025. At least nine persons died and over six were injured when their vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a bridge in India's western state of Gujarat on Wednesday, said the local police. (UNI/Handout via Xinhua)
NEW DELHI, July 9 (Xinhua) -- At least nine persons died and over six were injured when their vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a bridge in India's western state of Gujarat on Wednesday, said the local police.
A portion of the four-decade-old Gambhira bridge collapsed in the early hours of the day, thus disrupting the connectivity between Anand and Vadodara cities of the state. As a result of the tragedy, the vehicular flow was adversely affected in the area.
The police confirmed the recovery of nine bodies from the river. Those injured were admitted to a local hospital. ■
Rescuers work near the site of a collapsed bridge in India's western state of Gujarat on July 9, 2025. At least nine persons died and over six were injured when their vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a bridge in India's western state of Gujarat on Wednesday, said the local police. (UNI/Handout via Xinhua)
Rescuers work near the site of a collapsed bridge in India's western state of Gujarat on July 9, 2025. At least nine persons died and over six were injured when their vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a bridge in India's western state of Gujarat on Wednesday, said the local police. (UNI/Handout via Xinhua)
Rescuers work near the site of a collapsed bridge in India's western state of Gujarat on July 9, 2025. At least nine persons died and over six were injured when their vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a bridge in India's western state of Gujarat on Wednesday, said the local police. (UNI/Handout via Xinhua)