CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The tragic collapse of an under-construction bridge in Gujarat has claimed the lives of at least 15 people, with four individuals still reported missing. The incident took place in Surendranagar district, where rescue operations have been ongoing amid difficult conditions. Emergency teams, including NDRF personnel, local authorities, and volunteers, are tirelessly working to locate the missing and provide aid to the injured.
The bridge was being built as part of a regional connectivity project, and questions are now being raised over construction quality, oversight, and adherence to safety protocols. Locals reported a loud crash, followed by panic and chaos as people rushed to save those trapped under the debris.
The state government has announced compensation for the families of the deceased and promised a thorough inquiry to determine accountability. Engineers and experts have been dispatched to the site for forensic evaluation. This tragedy is a grim reminder of the importance of infrastructure safety and the human cost when lapses occur. As rescue efforts continue, the entire state and nation await answers and justice for the victims of this devastating incident.
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