While the collapse of the bridge in India caused a disaster that shocked the whole world, the death toll is increasing. It was reported that the number of people who lost their lives, including their children, rose to 141. In a statement from the government, it was stated that the collapse occurred due to the presence of too many people on the bridge at the same time. Criticism came from the opposition to the government.
177 PEOPLE RESCUE
According to the news of NDTV, 177 of those who fell into the river have been rescued so far, while the number of people who died in the incident rose to 141. Children were reported to be among the dead.
Teams from the navy and air force participated in the search and rescue efforts.
Government officials claimed that the collapsed bridge had a carrying capacity of 125 people and that the collapse occurred because many people were on the bridge at the same time.
As of last night, it was announced that the death toll was around 90.
THE BRIDGE OPENED TO TRANSPORT LAST WEEK
It was stated that the 230-meter-long bridge, which remained from the colonial period, was opened to transportation last week after a 6-month maintenance period.
Opposition parties criticized the government on the grounds that it did not provide the necessary technical controls on the bridge where the incident took place and did not make adequate assessments of the bridge’s load capacity.
Many people came to the touristic town of Morbi due to the Diwali (Light) Festival.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Yesterday, a suspension footbridge across the Machhu River in the town of Morbi in Gujarat state collapsed while at least 500 people were on it.
In the images in the local press, it was seen that some people took shelter in the water surface of the collapsed bridge.
In a statement on Twitter, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was deeply saddened by the incident, saying, “Search and rescue teams will assist the victims. The tragedy in Gujarat worries me. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected people.” had used the words.
Modi announced that approximately $ 2 thousand 430 will be given to the relatives of those who lost their lives in the accident, and approximately $ 600 to those who were injured.