Tragic Fall: Autorickshaw Plunges from Bridge into Sabarmati River
An autorickshaw driver, Rakesh Thakor, died after his vehicle plunged from an under-construction bridge into the Sabarmati river in Gandhinagar. The bridge lacked safety railings, leading to the fatal accident. No passengers were aboard, and authorities have launched a rescue operation and plan to file a case.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Gandhinagar | Updated: 17-02-2026 18:57 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 18:57 IST
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An autorickshaw driver met a tragic end on Tuesday when his vehicle fell off an under-construction bridge into the Sabarmati river in Gandhinagar, officials confirmed.
The driver, identified as 29-year-old Rakesh Thakor, lost control while crossing the bridge, which lacked essential safety railings. The three-wheeler plummeted from a height of 50 to 70 feet.
Local authorities, including fire brigade personnel, carried out a rescue operation, retrieving both the vehicle and Thakor's body. No passengers were in the autorickshaw at the time, and a case is set to be filed, stated police sources.
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