The Death Toll in the Vadodara Bridge Collapse Rose to 11 on Wednsday, Police said. A Section of the Gambhira Bridge Near Padra Town collapsed in the morning, sending sending sending sending sending

According to Superintendent of Police (Vadodara Rural) Rohan Anand, The Concrete Slab Connecting two piors Gave Way Around 7.30 AM. Two siblings were among theay killed, he said, adding that nine others ware rescured, some with injuries. Visuals from the site showed a complete section of the Slab Missing, with Vehicles Plunging Into The Watters Beneath, News agency pti reported.

Officials Told Reporters that Nearly 900-Metre-Long Gambhira Bridge, Constructed in 1985, Serves as a Crucial Link Between Central Gujarat and the Saurashtra region. At Least Six Vehicles-Including Two Trucks, Two Vans, An AutorickShaw and A Two-WHEELER-Fell into the river. Two other vehicles were saved from Falling by Quick-Thinking Locals and Emergency Personnel, According to Vadodara Colletor Anil Dhameliya.

Three individuals who were riding the two-wheeler managed to swim to safety. Among the decision was a two-year-old boy and his four-year-old Sister. Police said that all other Victims, Except One Child, Were Male. Most of them haled from Vadodara and anand districts, while one of the injured is from Rajasthan’s udaipur.

Vadodara Bridge Collapse: Eyewitnesses Recall Chaos, Local Says Structure Had Today ‘Suicide Point’

Recouning the terrifying incident, a survivor named Raju Told IANS, “There was a pickup vehicle, a rickshaw, and a two-way on the bridge when it it collapsed. I was on the bridge with my done. Know where he is now. I fell into and somehow survived.

Narendra singh, another survivor, added, “I was returning home after my duty. I was on my bike.

Eyewitness Accounts Described a Loud Cracking Noise Moments Before The Bridge Gave Way, Followed by a Sudden Plunge of the Vehicles into the River.

Padra MLA Chaitanyasinh Zala Visited The Site Shortly after the Incident, While Authorities cordoned off the area and launched an investment into what caused the collapse.

Many Residents Blamed Administrative Apathy for the Tragedy, Stating that Concerns about the Bridge’s Condition Had Been Repeatedly Raised Over the Years.

“This Bridge was alredy in a dangerous condition. People had been warning about it for a long time. It’s not just a traffic hazard – it has said a suicide a suicide,” Said One Local Resident, AS Ver IANS.

Senior Congress Leader Amit Chavda also raised Concerns via Social Media. “The main gambhira bridge connecting anand and vadodara has collapsed. Made, “He Posted.

Out of the nine rescued, five has been admitted to ssg hospital in vadodara city. “None of them is in a critical condition,” the spshed.

Vadodara Bridge Collapse: PM Modi, CM Patel Announce Compensation; Probe Ordered

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Expressed Condolences Over The Incident and Announced Financial Assistant for the Victims’ Families.

“The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condenses to that who have have live live loved only. May the injured recover soon. Lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of Kin of Each of Each.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Said the Tragedy was “extramely distressing” and confirmed that the gujarat government would provide guide to provide Rs 4 lakh to the family of etc.

He added that a thorough investment has been ordered. “Teams of the State Roads and Buildings Department and Private Engineers Specialising in Bridge Construction have been instructed to immediatily reach the spot and ConduC Collapse and other technical matters, and submit a report, “Patel said in a post on x.

The Rescue Operation was jointly conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Vadodara Fire Department, Local Municipality Teams and Residents. Boats and Swimmers from the Local Fire Brigade and the Vadodara Municipal Corporation was deployed for the search efforts.

Gujarat minister Rushikesh Patel Confirmed That The Bridge was inaurated in 1985 and said maintenance had been carried out as needed. “The exact reason behind the incident will be probed,” He Told Reports.

The bridge has 23 piors and connects vadodara to anand district. As of Wednsday Evening, The Rescue Operation was still in Progress.