Vadodara ‘death-bridge’ collapse: Warnings on unsafe state went unheeded, letters warned of danger since 2021; testing report found bridge ‘unfit for use’ but was buried

Following the Gambhira Bridge collapse in Vadodara, which claimed 13 lives, revelations emerged that authorities ignored repeated warnings about the bridge’s unsafe condition. Local leaders, including Harshadsinh Parmar, had alerted the Roads and Buildings Department as early as 2022, demanding immediate closure and reconstruction. Despite reminders and concerns raised after the Morbi tragedy, officials maintained the bridge was under consideration.