By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
Thirteen persons were killed and many others injured after a bridge on the Mahisagar river in Vadodara district of Gujarat collapsed on Wednesday, police said.
Nearly four vehicles including two trucks, a Bolero and pick up van were crossing the bridge when it suddenly collapsed at the peak traffic hours.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara and wished speedy recovery for those injured in the accident.
The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.
The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;
“The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”