Authorities said more than 150 people were on the suspension bridge across the river at the time of the collapse.
At least 60 people were killed when a footbridge collapsed over the Machkha River in the town of Morbi in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
Authorities said more than 150 people were on the suspension bridge across the river at the time of the collapse.
“So far 60 deaths have been confirmed,” said MP Mohan Kundaria.
Other officials said at least 30 people were injured.
गुज्ञार के मोर्बी में बारा हादसा
The cable bridge broke, the cable broke, and the cable broke.
Many people fell into the river #Gujarat #morbi #bridge pic.twitter.com/Gj4Fm8lAzM
— Kaushik Kanthecha (@Kaushikdd) October 30, 2022
The 230m historic bridge was built during the British rule in the 19th century. It was closed for renovations for six months and reopened to visitors last week.
It’s terrible! A group of young men were seen on camera kicking the cables of #MorbiBridge before it falls. Eyewitnesses also confirmed this.
I request CM @Bhupendrabjp and HM @sanghaviharsh to ensure a thorough investigation into the matter. pic.twitter.com/3uAZZfvpKz
— Priti Gandhi October 30, 2022
Morbi is one of the largest ceramic manufacturing clusters in the world, accounting for more than 80% of India’s ceramic production.
बार्डा हादसा में मोर्बी गुज्ञारा. The bridge broke.#GUJARAT #morbi #bridge pic.twitter.com/JP0r6GZ09N
— अजीत तिवारी (@ajittiwari24) October 30, 2022
The incident comes ahead of elections in Gujarat before the end of the year, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party ending in February 2023.
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Source: korrespondent
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