The collapse of the structure occurred in the state of Gujarat, and the deadly outcome could have been because of the heavy rains that fell in the region in recent days.
A new tragedy hits India behind him partial collapse of a bridge in the state of Gujaratwest of the country. Part of the structure collapsed on a river while several vehicles traveled through the place, causing them to fall into the water.
According to the latest official report, the incident left a balance of at least Nine killed and five survivors rescued alive.
The accident occurred in the district of Vadodarain the section that connects the towns of Padra and Mujpuraround 7:30 in the morning, local time. This was confirmed Rushikesh Patel, Gujarat Health Ministerwho also explained that the affected infrastructure, the GAMTHIRA BRIDGEhad been built in 1985.
It should be noted that the region has registered heavy rains in recent days, which could have contributed to collapse.
Tragedy in India: nine people died for the collapse of a bridge
He Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, He expressed his regret against the fact, qualifying the situation as a “deep sadness”, and transmitted his condolences to the families of the victims.
In response to disaster, the state government announced a financial compensation of 400,000 rupees (equivalent to about US $ 4700) For the relatives of each deceased, as well as additional financial assistance for injured people.
This fact revives old concerns about the state of infrastructure in the country. In 2022, also in Gujarata centenary suspension bridge collapsed tragically, causing the death of at least 132 people. That structure, 230 meters long and built during the British domain in the nineteenth century, had been reopened just days before disaster, after a series of repair work.
Source: Ambito
