'A huge explosion-like sound' - Survivors recall moment India bridge collapsed
Published: 7/10/2025

Survivors of the India bridge collapse in Gujarat thought it was an explosion as the structure crumbled into the Mahisagar river, killing 15. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident that took the lives of six family members of Sonalben Padhiyar, the only survivor. Eyewitnesses described the collapse as earthquake-like, with dramatic scenes showing vehicles plunging into the water, as rescue operations continue to search for missing individuals.