How Vadodara bridge collapse was a disaster in making: Ignored warnings, tilting structure kills 13 in Gujarat

13 people were killed and nine others injured in Gujarat's Vadodara on Wednesday after a 40-year-old bridge collapsed into the Mahisagar river while several vehicles were on it. Questions have been raised about negligence and alleged lapses from the authorities, suggesting the Gambhira bridge accident was a disaster waiting to happen, as information comes to light. Despite repeated warnings from locals and legislators about the bridge's deteriorating condition. An inspection carried out two months ago had revealed damage to the structure, but no action was taken to shut it down.

Jul 9, 2025 - 20:30
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How Vadodara bridge collapse was a disaster in making: Ignored warnings, tilting structure kills 13 in Gujarat
13 people were killed and nine others injured in Gujarat's Vadodara on Wednesday after a 40-year-old bridge collapsed into the Mahisagar river while several vehicles were on it. Questions have been raised about negligence and alleged lapses from the authorities, suggesting the Gambhira bridge accident was a disaster waiting to happen, as information comes to light. Despite repeated warnings from locals and legislators about the bridge's deteriorating condition. An inspection carried out two months ago had revealed damage to the structure, but no action was taken to shut it down.

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