Over 80 die as suspension bridge collapses over Gujarat’s Machchhu river, a number of lacking
By Online Desk
MORBI: Over 80 individuals died when a practically century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. A lot of individuals had been standing on the bridge, which was renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.
Nearly 70 individuals had been injured whereas 70 others had been rescued.
The bridge, which was reopened on October 26 on the event of Gujarati New Year for the general public, collapsed because it couldn’t bear the burden of the individuals standing on it. A personal agency had carried out the restore work of the bridge. No health certificates was obtained earlier than the bridge was reopened, sources stated.
(PTI Photo)
“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 individuals feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi space right now
PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whereas Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to rearrange quick therapy of injured pic.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI
— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022
More than 500 individuals, 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 individuals had congregated on the bridge to carry out some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV stories.
“There were at least 100 people on the bridge when it collapsed. Around 40 people were rescued and 60 were still missing. Some five to ten were hanging on the bridge and are being rescued,” stated Gujarat DGP Ashish Bhatia.
A five-member particular investigation workforce (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge collapse tragedy. The workforce includes an IAS officer of municipal administration, a chief engineer to test high quality management, a structural engineer, the secretary of highway and constructing and IG CID crime.
Rescue work is hampered by the truth that it’s nighttime, stated officers.
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Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information in regards to the accident got here in.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized in regards to the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical companies.
Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the household of every one that misplaced his or her life within the mishap. Rs 50,000 will probably be given to every injured individual.
The state authorities will probably 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 better 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 very least 60 lives and appealed to get together staff within the state to increase each attainable help in rescue work.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed unhappiness over the tragedy whilst he appealed to Congress staff 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 presently 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 CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited the Morbi to take inventory of the scenario.
(With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)
MORBI: Over 80 individuals died when a practically century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. A lot of individuals had been standing on the bridge, which was renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.
Nearly 70 individuals had been injured whereas 70 others had been rescued.
The bridge, which was reopened on October 26 on the event of Gujarati New Year for the general public, collapsed because it couldn’t bear the burden of the individuals standing on it. A personal agency had carried out the restore work of the bridge. No health certificates was obtained earlier than the bridge was reopened, sources stated.
(PTI Photo)
“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 individuals feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi space right now
PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whereas Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to rearrange quick therapy of injured pic.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI
— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022
More than 500 individuals, 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 individuals had congregated on the bridge to carry out some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV stories.
“There were at least 100 people on the bridge when it collapsed. Around 40 people were rescued and 60 were still missing. Some five to ten were hanging on the bridge and are being rescued,” stated Gujarat DGP Ashish Bhatia.
A five-member particular investigation workforce (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge collapse tragedy. The workforce includes an IAS officer of municipal administration, a chief engineer to test high quality management, a structural engineer, the secretary of highway and constructing and IG CID crime.
Rescue work is hampered by the truth that it’s nighttime, stated officers.
ALSO READ | 20-year-old bridge collapses, 40 villages lose hyperlink to Kagaznagar city
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information in regards to the accident got here in.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized in regards to the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical companies.
Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the household of every one that misplaced his or her life within the mishap. Rs 50,000 will probably be given to every injured individual.
The state authorities will probably 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 better 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 very least 60 lives and appealed to get together staff within the state to increase each attainable help in rescue work.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed unhappiness over the tragedy whilst he appealed to Congress staff 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 presently 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 CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited the Morbi to take inventory of the scenario.
(With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)
