Whereas the administration has thus far rescued six individuals, the toll is more likely to rise. Talking to ET, Rohan Anand, Superintendent of Police, Vadodara Rural, mentioned round 5 autos are nonetheless submerged within the water and rescue operations are nonetheless on. “There could possibly be a number of extra individuals below water and as soon as the autos are pulled out, we will get to a ultimate physique rely quantity,” he mentioned.
The SP mentioned the 10-15 metre lengthy slab of the bridge got here crashing down at round 7.30 am.
Groups from the Vadodara fireplace division and locals joined the rescue operation, an official mentioned.
The practically 900-metre-long Gambhira bridge has 23 piers and connects Vadodara and Anand districts of Gujarat. It was inaugurated in 1985. Being a toll free highway, it skilled heavy site visitors in comparison with different roads.
COMPENSATIONPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy and introduced ₹2 lakh ex gratia to the following of kin of every deceased ₹50,000 for the injured from the PMNRF. The Prime Minister additionally spoke to the Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel and inquired in regards to the remedy of these injured within the incident.Union dwelling minister Amit Shah expressed deep sorrow over the bridge collapse incident and provided his condolences to the households of victims. Taking to X, Shah assured that the NDRF staff had begun rescue and reduction work on the accident web site. “The accident that occurred in Vadodara district of Gujarat could be very tragic. The NDRF staff has reached the accident web site and is engaged in reduction and rescue operations, and all potential help is being offered to the victims. My condolences are with those that have misplaced their family members on this accident. I pray to God for the speedy restoration of the injured,” Shah mentioned.
Patel expressed grief over the tragedy and mentioned an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
Gujarat minister Rushikesh Patel mentioned upkeep was carried out as and when required.
CONGRESS blames govt officers
Congress chief Amit Chavda alleged that a number of representations have been made to the federal government in regards to the dilapidated scenario of the bridge. Terming the accident a results of “prison negligence”, he held authorities officers accountable for the collapse.
