Ten dead after bridge collapses in India's Gujarat, NDTV reports
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Ten people have died after the collapse of a bridge in India's western state of Gujarat
(Reuters) – Ten people have died after the collapse of a bridge in India's western state of Gujarat, broadcaster NDTV reported on Wednesday.
Vehicles fell into the Mahisagar river following collapse of a portion of a bridge in the morning in state’s Vadodara district. A rescue operation was launched soon after the incident took place, a senior official Anil Dhameliya told reporters.
He said nine bodies have so far been recovered. Five people were injured in the incident, he added.
Dhameliya said rescue operations are underway.
