šØ Shocking Morning Drama in Vadodara: Bridge COLLAPSE Send Vehicles Plunging into River š±š
- MediaFx
- Jul 9
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Ā On the morning of July 9, 2025, a portion of the Gambhira (PadraāMujpur) Bridge over the Mahisagar River in Vadodara, Gujarat, suddenly collapsed. Around four vehiclesātwo trucks, one SUV, a pickup van, and a motorcycleātumbled straight into the river šššļø. Rescue teams rushed in, with 2ā3 people confirmed dead, several injured, and a few still feared trapped. Local villagers were the first to jump in for help. Now, everyoneās askingāwas this because of poor maintenance and neglect? This crucial bridge link is totally cut off, messing up travel across Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, and Ankleshwar.
š What Exactly Happened?
Time & Place: Early morning, around 7:30āÆAM, JulyāÆ9, 2025, at the Gambhira Bridge in Padra taluka near Mujpur village.
Vehicles Involved: Two big trucks, a Bolero SUV, a pickup van, and a motorcycle went crashing into the Mahisagar River š„š.
Casualties & Rescue: Between 2ā3 people lost their lives, around 4ā5 were rescued, and many suffered injuries. Some folks are still feared trapped under the debris š.
š„ Whoās Helping & How?
Local Heroes: Villagers living nearby didnāt wait even for a minuteāthey jumped into the river to save lives ā¤ļøš.
Rescue Teams: Fire brigade, police, and NDRF squads came with boats, deep-divers, and emergency gear. Even the Padra MLA and district officials reached the site to monitor the operation ššØ.
š§ Why Did It Collapse?
The bridge was built way back between 1981ā85. For many years, it was showing cracks and damage š³ļø.
Locals had complained about potholes and shaky portions, but only temporary patchwork was done, especially during monsoons š§ļø.
Experts suspect that weak structure, water damage, and lack of serious repairsĀ were the big reasons for the sudden collapse š.
ā ļø How Itās Affecting Everyone
Vital Transport Cut Off: This bridge is the main route connecting AnandāVadodaraāBharuchāAnkleshwar. Now, thousands of daily commuters and truck drivers are stuck šš§.
Traffic Mayhem: Long traffic jams and rerouting chaos started immediately. Officials are planning temporary diversions, but delays are unavoidable š.
š£ļø MediaFx Perspective: People Over Politics
From the peopleās side, this tragedy shows how ordinary citizens suffer when governments ignore public safety. Rich politicians and big contractors donāt travel on these old bridges, but common folksāfarmers, workers, studentsārisk their lives daily š¶āāļøš.
Every rupee saved by skipping proper repairs ends up costing human lives. Why did authorities let this bridge rot for decades? Why no strong inspection and rebuilding plan?
We stand with all affected families and demand:š Immediate financial aid for victims.š Quick rebuilding with strong materials.š Regular safety audits on all old bridges before more lives are lost.
š¤ What You Can Do
ā Share this story to raise awareness š£ļø.ā Ask your local representatives about bridge audits and road safety š.ā Support rescue volunteers if you can donate supplies or help š¤.
