Padra, Vadodara (Gujarat), July 11, 2025 (ANI): On the Gambhira bridge collapse of July 09, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliye and other officials take stock of the ongoing search and rescue operations on the third consecutive day. Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said, "... Day before yesterday, we recovered 12 bodies, and yesterday, we recovered 6 dead bodies. 5 live victims are undergoing treatment and are stable. The remaining dead bodies are trapped under a slab and efforts are underway to recover them... In the middle of the river, there is a 3-4 metre layer of quicksand... Soda ash is being released into the water, which is causing irritation and itching to the rescue team... A tanker of sulphuric acid is trapped inside, so we are making sure it does not get released... The death toll stands at 18, and 2 people are still missing... There are no more missing people or vehicles in the river..."
