'Vadodara bridge accident deeply saddening’: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh aid for victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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 Vadodara bridge collapse, India Today reported. The PM also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 to the injured.

In a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, PM Modi said, "The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.”

The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2025

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.

According to the report, 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