Shocking images of Gujarat bridge collapse - Vehicles tumble into river like toys

Nine people were killed and several vehicles fell into the Mahisagar River after a portion of the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge in Padra taluka of Gujarat's Vadodara collapsed on Wednesday morning, NDTV reported. (Photo: Twitter)

According to the report, four vehicles, including two trucks, a Bolero SUV, and a pickup van, were crossing the bridge when it crumbled, resulting in fatalities and injuries to three others. (Photo: Twitter)

The 40-year-old bridge, which gave way during peak morning traffic hours, connects Anand and Vadodara districts in Gujarat. (Photo: Twitter)

Recounting the incident, eyewitnesses said a loud cracking noise was heard before several vehicles dropped into the river. (Photo: Twitter)

Fire brigade teams, local police, and members of the Vadodara district administration rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations. (Photo: Twitter)

Locals also helped, assisting in the extraction of injured individuals from the debris and providing aid at the site. So far, three people have been rescued. (Photo: Twitter)

Divers were searching the river for those missing, and cranes were used to retrieve vehicles submerged in the water. (Photo: Twitter)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of those who were killed in the incident. The PM also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 to the injured. (Photo: Twitter)