An under-construction bridge which was a part of a bullet train project collapsed in Anand. NEW DELHI: In a tragic incident in Gujarat's Anand district, an under-construction bridge that was part of the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project , collapsed on Tuesday. One worker is reportedly dead.
The collapse occurred around 5 pm, leaving several feared trapped under the debris and prompting an urgent response from local authorities. Immediate response and rescue efforts Anand district superintendent of police Gaurav Jasani confirmed the incident, saying, "Two workers who have been rescued have been shifted to the hospital for treatment. They are fine.
It is believed that two other workers are still trapped. We are carrying out rescue operations .” Rescue teams, including police and fire brigade officials, have been tirelessly working at the scene.
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) issued an initial statement, revealing that the collapse happened at the construction site near the Mahi River, close to Vadodara. "Three laborers were trapped between concrete blocks. Rescue operations are in progress using cranes and excavators.
One laborer has been rescued and is being treated in the hospital," NHSRCL said. Anand police and fire brigade officials rushed to the scene as soon as the collapse was reported. Rescue operations are in full swing, with teams working tirelessly to locate and save those trapped beneath the rubble.
So far, two workers have.