Gujarat government announces compensation for Gambhira bridge collapse victims

The Gujarat government has announced compensation for victims of the Gambhira bridge collapse connecting Anand and Vadodara. The state will provide Rs 4 lakh to the families of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to each injured person. The Prime Minister has also announced Rs 2 lakhs ex-gratia for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. The state government has committed to providing all necessary treatment arrangements. The incident, which resulted in 9 fatalities, raises questions about the bridge's structural integrity, as it was reportedly repaired just a year ago. The collapse caused a section of the bridge to fall away, taking 5-6 vehicles with it.