Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Palghar Bridge Collapses, Disrupting Vadghar Connectivity
A bridge in Vadghar village, Maharashtra, collapsed on Saturday afternoon.
No one was hurt, but a heavy vehicle and a car got stuck on the broken bridge.
This bridge is important because it connects several villages and is used by many people and trucks.
Residents say the bridge was in bad shape because too many heavy trucks were using it, and their complaints were not addressed.
Now, people can't easily get to the villages, and it's causing problems for daily life and transportation of goods.
The authorities haven't said anything about the residents' complaints yet.
A bridge in Vadghar village, Palghar, collapsed on Saturday afternoon.
No injuries reported, but a heavy vehicle and a car were trapped.
The bridge is a key route for villagers and heavy vehicles transporting minerals.
Residents allege the bridge deteriorated due to overloaded trucks and ignored complaints.
The collapse has disrupted daily commuting and goods transportation for nearby villages.
- Who
- Residents of Vadghar, Kalambhon, and Lendi villages
- What
- Collapse of a bridge connecting Vadghar village
- When
- Saturday afternoon around 3 pm
- Where
- Vadghar village, Vasai East, Palghar, Maharashtra
- Why
- Alleged deterioration due to overloaded trucks and ignored complaints
Residents' Concerns
Authorities' Response
Bridge Condition
Residents' Concerns
Residents allege the bridge deteriorated due to overloaded trucks and ignored complaints.
Authorities' Response
Authorities have not publicly responded to the allegations.
- Location
- Vadghar village, Vasai East, Palghar, Maharashtra
- Time of Collapse
- Around 3 pm on Saturday
- Vehicles Trapped
- One heavy vehicle and one car
- Casualties
- None reported
- Affected Villages
- Vadghar, Kalambhon, Lendi
- Jurisdiction
- Medhe Gram Panchayat
- Primary Use
- Connects Medhe with nearby villages and hamlets
- Secondary Use
- Transportation of soil and murrum from minor mineral sites
