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Tragedy Strikes: Gujarat's Mahisagar Bridge Collapse Raises Concerns
GUJARAT, INDIA, JUL 11 – NHAI begins urgent repairs on Tapi River bridge after Gambhira collapse killed 18 and left two missing; repair expected to last at least 28 days, officials said.
- The Tapi River bridge near Kamrej in Gujarat will remain closed for about a month as NHAI begins urgent repairs following the Gambhira bridge collapse that killed 19 and left two missing.
- The 43-year-old Gambhira bridge near Padra collapsed due to crushing of pedestals and articulation joints, exposing aging infrastructure issues.
- Rescue efforts face hazards from quicksand, a sulphuric acid tanker, and muddy terrain, with NDRF and SDRF teams deploying a concrete platform to aid recovery.
- The Surat district administration announced traffic diversions via the Kim-to-Ena stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and mandated clear signage as the Tapi River bridge remains closed for a month for repairs after the Gambhira collapse.
- Gujarat officials propose a new Rs 250 crore bridge and plan a full structural audit of similar aging bridges to prevent future failures.
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Tragedy Strikes: Gujarat's Mahisagar Bridge Collapse Raises Concerns
The Mahisagar river bridge in Gujarat's Vadodara district collapsed, resulting in 18 deaths. The search-and-rescue operation has been paused but will resume as two are still missing. The government has suspended four engineers and ordered inspections, as prior warnings about the bridge's condition went unheeded.
Tapi River Bridge in Gujarat’s Kamrej Closed for Month As NHAI Begins Repairs After Gambhira Bridge Collapse Kills 18 | 📰 LatestLY
The Tapi River bridge located on National Highway 48 near Kamrej will remain closed from Friday onwards as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched urgent repair operations following the Gambhira bridge collapse that left 18 dead and two people missing. 📰 Tapi River Bridge in Gujarat’s Kamrej Closed for Month As NHAI Begins Repairs After Gambhira Bridge Collapse Kills 18.
Bridge Collapse in Gujarat: Serious Official Negligence Found
The bridge collapse in Vadodara, Gujarat, has been attributed to serious administrative negligence, according to a high-level committee report. Based on the findings, the government has suspended four engineers, and the Chief Minister has ordered a review of the condition of other bridges in the state. Back in 2022, the government had received early warning signs when parts of the bridge began to deteriorate. A letter from a local panchayat memb…
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