A crucial bridge collapsed in Vadodara, killing 12 people.

Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Victims and Causes

• Two siblings of victims were among the victims of a bridge collapse in Gujarat.

• A multi-agency rescue operation was ongoing, involving fire brigade teams, local volunteers, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel.

• At least six vehicles plunged into the river, with two teetering on the edge being pulled back to safety.

• Three persons on a two-wheeler survived by swimming ashore.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for each injured person.

• Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced ₹4 lakh and ₹50,000, respectively.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed technical experts to conduct a probe into the accident