Vadodara bridge collapse: Eleven dead as four vehicles fall into Mahisagar river|Watch

Eleven 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.

According to reports, four vehicles, including two trucks, a Bolero SUV, and a pickup van, were crossing the bridge when it crumbled during peak morning traffic hours, resulting in fatalities and injuries to three others. The bridge connects the Anand and Vadodara districts.

Recounting the incident, people who were present at the spot said a loud cracking noise was heard before the vehicles dropped into the river, the report added. Fire brigade teams, local police, and members of the Vadodara district administration rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations.

Locals also helped, assisting in the extraction of injured individuals from the debris and providing aid at the site. As per the report, so far, three people have been rescued and admitted to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

Padra MLA Chaitanyasinh Zala visited the site. The area has been sealed off by authorities to prevent further incidents, and an investigation into the cause of the collapse is underway.