At least nine people have died and several others were wounded on Wednesday after multiple vehicles fell into the Mahisagar River when a portion of the Gambhira Bridge caved in. Locals allege the bridge ‘shook’ when vehicles passed through it.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has asked authorities to conduct a detailed and in-depth high-level inquiry into the accident on the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand. , Indi

The collapse of the Gambhira bridge in Gujarat led to the tragic loss of 13 lives. The International Road Federation highlights the urgent need for regular monitoring of vital infrastructure. Innovations like AI and data analysis could enhance maintenance efforts to prevent further incidents.