Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Minor Bridge Over Mahi Canal Drainage Channel Collapses, Villages Cut Off (Video)

A minor bridge built over a drainage channel linked to the Mahi Canal collapsed on Sunday morning in the Thasra taluka of Kheda district. The structural failure has completely disrupted vehicular transit and direct road access between the neighboring villages of Chitlav and Sardarpura. Local authorities confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported, as no vehicles were traversing the bridge at the moment of the incident.

The collapse occurred around 10:00 AM after structural support pillars gave way. Preliminary assessments indicate that continuous water flow and soil erosion around the base weakened the foundation, causing the aging structure to break apart under its own weight. Chamoli Flash Flood: Bailey Bridge Washed Away in Tamak Nala; BRO Vehicle, Driver Missing, Rescue Op Underway.

The sudden interruption in travel has affected daily commuters, agricultural transport, and school access across both villages. Residents have raised concerns over delays in daily commuting and urged local authorities to arrange temporary bypass routes or pontoon crossings to restore vital access while a replacement plan is drawn up.

Regional infrastructure maintenance has faced scrutiny following similar erosion-related damages to rural bridges during monsoon periods. District officials and technical engineers visited the site shortly after the incident to assess the damage and evaluate jurisdiction between regional departments to initiate repair plans. Anand Bridge Collapse: Under-Construction Railway Overbridge Collapses Near Adas Village in Gujarat; No Casualties Reported (Watch Video).

Minor Bridge Collapses in Kheda

Administration officials stated that an investigation into the cause of the failure is underway, and efforts to establish temporary alternative access routes for the impacted rural communities remain a priority.