Breaking news… A catastrophic event took place in the Indian state of Gujarat. In the city of Morbi, hundreds of people fell into the river as a result of the collapse of a bridge with more than 400 people on it, and at least 40 people were reported to have died. Here are the details of the breaking news…
THERE WAS MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE ON IT
The suspension bridge over the Machchhu River in Morbi, in the Indian state of Gujarat, collapsed. Local media reported that an estimated 400 people were on the bridge at the time of the collapse. “We can confirm that 40 people have died, many have been rescued from the river, and some are still missing,” said Amit Jhala, senior director of the public hospital where the victims were taken.
The search for the disappeared continues in the accident, in which dozens of people were injured. In the statement made by the Prime Minister’s Office, it was stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted teams to be mobilized urgently for rescue operations, and that the situation was closely monitored and all possible assistance would be given to those affected by the incident. In the footage recorded by the bystanders, it was seen that people were holding on to the collapsed bridge and screaming for help, while some fell into the water.
THE BRIDGE WAS RE-OPENED ON OCTOBER 26
It is stated that the 230-meter-long bridge was built during the British rule in the 19th century and was reopened on October 26 after a 6-month renovation. (UAV)