Overview
- Authorities said a span between two pillars over the Auranga river gave way during girder work and scaffolding removal.
- Valsad district collector Bhavya Verma cited a slipped support structure as the initial cause under investigation.
- The contractor is Royal Engineering Infra Private Limited, and an official inquiry will determine accountability and next steps.
- Rescue teams cleared debris with cranes and drilling machines as police controlled traffic and crowds at the site.
- The state Road and Building Department project spans over 700 metres with a Rs 42 crore budget and a July 2026 target, and officials have yet to assess financial losses or schedule impact.