A small bridge over the Bhogavo River in Gujarat's Surendranagar district collapsed on Tuesday due to rising water levels from heavy rains. The 100-meter bridge, connecting Habiyasar village to Chotila town collapsed after water was discharged from an overflowing dam.
Bodies of the deceased labourers have been sent for post-mortem. Earlier in February, three workers died after inhaling toxic gas that emanated after a blast triggered by gelatin sticks for an illegal mining operation in the district.
All of the labourers hailed from Rajasthan and were working in Gujarat's Carbocell mine when they died, according to officials. After the incident, the police swung into action and arrested two people accused of illegal occupation of the mines.
Local authorities and emergency services rushed to the scene to provide immediate assistance and ensure the safety and well-being of the injured passengers.
Although no loss of lives has been reported, four people were rescued after they fell into the river.
Gujarat news: The incident took place on Wednesday evening in Samadhiala village under Chuda taluka. The two victims- Aalji Parmar (60) and his brother Manoj Parmar (54)- died during treatment at a government hospital in Surendranagar town on Wednesday night, the police said.
The incident took place around 8 pm on Tuesday when the boy, Shivam, was playing at a farm in Dudapur village where his parents worked as labourers. He was successfully rescued by a team of Army men, who were assisted by local authorities.
In a similar incident in Jambu village, a man was killed and another was injured, the official said, adding that the police were gathering more details about the victims.
The incident took place at around 8:00 pm on Tuesday when the boy, Shivam, was playing at a farm in Dudapur village where his parents worked as labourers.
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