At least 90 die as suspension bridge collapses over Gujarat’s Machchhu river, a number of lacking
By Online Desk
MORBI: At least 90 folks died when a practically century-old suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. Numerous folks had been standing on the bridge, which was renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.
A big vacation crowd had congregated on the bridge on the time when it gave method, sources stated.
Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Jhala claimed, “The bridge over the Machchhu River was entrusted with the Ajanta Oreva Group for operation and upkeep for 15 years. In March this 12 months, the bridge was closed to the general public for renovation. It reopened on October 26 after renovation on the Gujarati New Year’s day. But the native municipality had not but issued any health certificates.”
Rescue operation underway after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 | PTI
“After renovation works, the Oreva group did not inform us about the details of the project including the materials used,” he claimed.
“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 stated.
#WATCH | Several folks feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi space as we speak
PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whereas Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to rearrange rapid therapy of injured pic.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI
— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022
More than 500 folks, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar stated, because it was the weekend.
The folks had congregated on the bridge to carry out some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV experiences.
According to sources, Rs 17 was collected from the folks as an entry cost.
An injured being handled at a hospital, after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district | PTI
A five-member particular investigation crew (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge collapse tragedy. The crew contains an IAS officer of municipal administration, a chief engineer to test high quality management, a structural engineer, the secretary of street and constructing and IG CID crime.
ALSO READ | 20-year-old bridge collapses, 40 villages lose hyperlink to Kagaznagar city
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information concerning the accident got here in.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized concerning the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical providers.
Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the household of every one who misplaced his or her life within the mishap. Rs 50,000 will likely be given to every injured individual.
The state authorities will likely be offering compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the household of every deceased and Rs 50,000 to every injured.
I’m deeply anguished by the tragic information coming from Morbi, Gujarat. Rescue operations are underway to assist these affected. I pray for everybody’s security and well-being. May the injured get well quickly.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 30, 2022
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stated he was deeply saddened by the suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi that claimed at the least 60 lives and appealed to social gathering employees within the state to increase each attainable help in rescue work.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed disappointment over the tragedy whilst he appealed to Congress employees to increase all attainable assist to the injured.
Three groups of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are at the moment on the spot finishing up rescue operations. Several boats had been pressed into service for the rescue works. Fire and rescue groups from surrounding districts, too, have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on the website to take inventory of the state of affairs after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 | PTI
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited Morbi to take inventory of the state of affairs.
(With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)
MORBI: At least 90 folks died when a practically century-old suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. Numerous folks had been standing on the bridge, which was renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.
A big vacation crowd had congregated on the bridge on the time when it gave method, sources stated.
Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Jhala claimed, “The bridge over the Machchhu River was entrusted with the Ajanta Oreva Group for operation and upkeep for 15 years. In March this 12 months, the bridge was closed to the general public for renovation. It reopened on October 26 after renovation on the Gujarati New Year’s day. But the native municipality had not but issued any health certificates.”
Rescue operation underway after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 | PTI
“After renovation works, the Oreva group did not inform us about the details of the project including the materials used,” he claimed.
“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 stated.
#WATCH | Several folks feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi space as we speak
PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whereas Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to rearrange rapid therapy of injured pic.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI
— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022
More than 500 folks, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar stated, because it was the weekend.
The folks had congregated on the bridge to carry out some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV experiences.
According to sources, Rs 17 was collected from the folks as an entry cost.
An injured being handled at a hospital, after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district | PTI
A five-member particular investigation crew (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge collapse tragedy. The crew contains an IAS officer of municipal administration, a chief engineer to test high quality management, a structural engineer, the secretary of street and constructing and IG CID crime.
ALSO READ | 20-year-old bridge collapses, 40 villages lose hyperlink to Kagaznagar city
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information concerning the accident got here in.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized concerning the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical providers.
Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the household of every one who misplaced his or her life within the mishap. Rs 50,000 will likely be given to every injured individual.
The state authorities will likely be offering compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the household of every deceased and Rs 50,000 to every injured.
I’m deeply anguished by the tragic information coming from Morbi, Gujarat. Rescue operations are underway to assist these affected. I pray for everybody’s security and well-being. May the injured get well quickly.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 30, 2022
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stated he was deeply saddened by the suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi that claimed at the least 60 lives and appealed to social gathering employees within the state to increase each attainable help in rescue work.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed disappointment over the tragedy whilst he appealed to Congress employees to increase all attainable assist to the injured.
Three groups of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are at the moment on the spot finishing up rescue operations. Several boats had been pressed into service for the rescue works. Fire and rescue groups from surrounding districts, too, have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on the website to take inventory of the state of affairs after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 | PTI
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited Morbi to take inventory of the state of affairs.
(With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)
