New Delhi, July 9 -- Nine people were killed after the four-decade-old Gambhira-Mujpur bridge -- which connects the Anand and Vadodara districts -- collapsed into the Mahisagar (Mahi) river. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the accident as "deeply saddening" and announced compensation of Rs.2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs.50,000 for those injured.

Rescue operations are underway. Nine bodies have been recovered so far, and around nine injured people have been taken to hospitals.

Gujarat Bridge Collapse LIVE updates: 9 killed as vehicles plunge into Mahisagar River, CM Bhupendra Patel orders probe

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