The tragic collapse of the Mujpur-Ghambira bridge in Vadodara, Gujarat, which claimed 20 lives, has cast a harsh light on the state’s crumbling infrastructure and official negligence. Despite repeated warnings from locals and even internal assessments acknowledging structural risks, no action was taken until disaster struck. This in-depth ground report by The Hindu’s Abhinay Deshpande uncovers the systemic failures, community grief, and political fallout in a state where at least six bridges have collapsed in the past four years.
Reporting: Abhinay Deshpande
Video: Abhinay Deshpande and Vijaukumar Soneji
Script: Shikha Kumari A
Editing: Tayyab Hussain
Voiceover: Vishnoo Jotshi
Published – July 25, 2025 10:42 am IST
