By PTI
MORBI: An almost century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed on Sunday night on account of which a number of individuals standing on it fell into the river, officers mentioned.
Around 30 individuals have died, as per NDTV. Over 100 are reportedly lacking.
The bridge, which was just lately reopened for public after renovation, collapsed because it couldn’t bear the burden of the individuals standing on it, they mentioned.
“Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries, too. They are being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja mentioned.
More than 500 individuals, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar mentioned.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discovered in regards to the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical providers.
Fire groups from surrounding districts too have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.
MORBI: An almost century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed on Sunday night on account of which a number of individuals standing on it fell into the river, officers mentioned.
Around 30 individuals have died, as per NDTV. Over 100 are reportedly lacking.
The bridge, which was just lately reopened for public after renovation, collapsed because it couldn’t bear the burden of the individuals standing on it, they mentioned.
“Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries, too. They are being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja mentioned.
More than 500 individuals, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar mentioned.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discovered in regards to the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical providers.
Fire groups from surrounding districts too have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.