However, how many people fell into the river in this incident. Information about this has not been revealed. But it is being told that 5 vehicles including two trucks, cars, two -wheelers got absorbed into the river.

A truck is hanging in the middle on the bridge. Rescue operations continue to evacuate vehicles and people trapped in the river. A team of fire department has also reached the spot. With the help of divers, people falling in the river are being searched. Padra Police Inspector Vijay Charan said that at around 7.30 am, a part of the bridge over the Mahisagar river collapsed, several vehicles fell into the river. Several vehicles, including two trucks and two vans, fell into the river. We have saved four people so far.

Gambhira bridge was 43 years old

According to the information, it has been revealed that big vehicles coming from Saurashtra are using this bridge to avoid toll tax. However, according to the Vadodara Collector, no alternative route has been made available for traffic at present. This bridge on the Mahisagar river was built 43 years ago. Gambhira bridge is also known as Suicide Point. It needed to be repaired, but it was not repaired. It is planned to build a new bridge next to the bridge.

The bridge was shaking for a long time

Despite the approval of the new bridge, its work has not started. No vigilance was shown even before the monsoon begins. Despite the bridge being dilapidated, it was not closed for traffic. It is alleged that the bridge was shaking for a long time and it was constantly being complained. But no action was taken and it was not repaired in time.