Gujarat: Relief and rescue operations continue in Vadodara even after 24 hours; 13 deaths due to collapse of bridge on Mahisagar river..

A major accident took place in Vadodara district of Gujarat on Tuesday, when the Gambhira bridge built on the Mahisagar river connecting Vadodara and Anand district suddenly collapsed. This accident happened in the Padra area. So far, 13 people have been confirmed dead in the accident. At the same time, relief and rescue work is going on even 24 hours after the incident. However, on Wednesday morning, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhamelia reached the spot and took stock of the relief and rescue operations.

SDRF teams are doing a rescue operation

Teams of the Gujarat State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have reached the spot. With the help of divers, the work of searching for people trapped in the river is going on. At the same time, the local administration is also engaged in removing debris through machines and boats. Let us tell you that on Tuesday, many people and vehicles were passing together on the bridge, when suddenly a part of it broke and fell into the river. Many vehicles and people fell into the river. The exact cause of the accident is being investigated.

PM Modi announces compensation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, The loss of life due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district of Gujarat is extremely sad. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh will be given to the families of each deceased from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. The injured will be given Rs 50,000.

The entire slab of the Gambhira bridge between the two pillars is missing.

Gujarat Minister Rishikesh Patel said the bridge was constructed in 1985. It was maintained from time to time. He said the exact reason behind the incident will be investigated. The pictures show the entire slab of the bridge between two pillars missing. The Gambhira bridge, about 900 meters long, has 23 pillars. It is being said that this bridge was repaired only last year. Given the increasing traffic on the bridge, the government had approved a new bridge three months ago for Rs 212 crore. The process of designing and tendering for this bridge has also been started.

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