Four laborers injured as Valsad bridge collapses. AAP slams BJP-led Gujarat govt over repeated infrastructure failures and poor safety measures.
Valsad, Gujarat: Four laborers sustained serious injuries when a slab of a Valsad Bridge under construction over the Auranga River collapsed . The incident has raised concerns over construction safety standards and governance in the state.
According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred suddenly while workers were performing routine construction tasks. The injured laborers were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse and ensuring safety measures are followed at other ongoing construction sites.
Political Reactions After Valsad Bridge Collapse
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Gujarat responded to the incident on social media, criticizing the state government. In a tweet, AAP alleged that repeated infrastructure failures reflect decades of mismanagement under the BJP government.
વલસાડમાં ઔરંગા નદી પર નિર્માણાધિન બ્રિજનો સ્લેબ તૂટતા ચાર મજૂરોને ગંભીર ઈજા થઈ છે.
ગુજરાતમાં વારંવાર બ્રિજ તૂટવાની ઘટનાઓ બનતી રહે છે છતાંય આ ભ્રષ્ટ ભાજપ સરકાર કઈ શીખવા માંગતી નથી, 30 વર્ષથી ભાજપની સરકાર છે છતાં એક પણ પુલ કે રસ્તો ટકાઉ બનાવી શક્યા નથી.@manoj_sorathiya#valsad… pic.twitter.com/0s4PGXTfrh
— AAP Gujarat (@AAPGujarat) December 12, 2025
AAP leaders urged immediate accountability and stricter safety regulations for construction projects in Gujarat.
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Safety Concerns in Gujarat
This is not the first incident involving bridge or infrastructure failures in Gujarat. Experts and civic activists have repeatedly pointed out poor construction oversight, weak safety protocols, and inadequate inspections as contributing factors. The latest collapse in Valsad has reignited calls for a thorough review of ongoing public infrastructure projects.
Officials have stated that a formal investigation into the Valsad bridge collapse has been initiated. The government is expected to release further details once the inquiry is completed.