The Gambhira bridge over the Mahisagar River, connecting Vadodara-Anand districts collapsed in Padra. At least nine people were killed, six others injured after a portion of the Gambhira bridge collapsed. PM Modi announced ₹2 lakh compensation for kin of deceased in Vadodara bridge collapse tragedy. Injured victims of the Vadodara bridge collapse will receive ₹50,000 from the PM Relief Fund. PM Modi expressed deep condolences and wished speedy recovery for the injured in a post on X. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel expressed grief and ordered a probe into the Gambhira bridge collapseThe CM directed priority treatment for the injured and coordination with Vadodara Collector. NDRF, fire brigade, and VMC teams are conducting rescue operations with boats and swimmers. A technical probe has been ordered involving Chief Engineers and private bridge experts. The Road Construction Department will lead the investigation into the collapse cause. So far, 9 bodies have been recovered and around 9 injured shifted to hospitals for treatment
