Dozens die after suspension bridge collapses in India

Died in bridge collapse in India

Many victims fell into the water. A massive rescue operation is underway. The maid was also on the boat. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said more than 70 people had been rescued.


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New Delhi According to media reports, dozens of people were killed when a suspension bridge collapsed over a river in western India. At least 60 people were killed, he said unanimously, citing state government officials. About 100 people were also injured. Many people are still missing.

The accident occurred on Sunday evening (local time) in Morbi in the state of Gujarat, The Times of India newspaper and local media reported on Sunday evening. Many victims fell into the water. A massive rescue operation is underway. The maid was also on the boat. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said more than 70 people had been rescued.

The pedestrian bridge, which spans the Machchhu River, recently reopened after renovation work, he said. This building dates from the 19th century. At the time of the collapse, many people were on the suspension bridge. Hundreds of people were mentioned in several media. “We were surprised. The investigation is ongoing,” Gujarat Manpower Minister Brijesh Merja told NDTV.

Pictures and videos on social media showed how the structure appeared to have collapsed in the middle and some people were holding on to avoid falling into the water. Initially there was no official information about the cause. Media reports said the construction may not hold too many people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office resigns Twitter compensation to the victim’s family.

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