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Breaking: Over 60 Dead After Tragic Bridge Collapse In Gujarat’s Morbi

Morbi Bridge

Several people, including women and children, fell in water after a nearly century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi city collapsed on Sunday, Deccan Herald reported. In this accident, over 60 died.

Officials said that the bridge, which was recently reopened for public after renovation, broke down as it could not bear the weight of the people standing on it.

Local MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja, providing update on the situation, said: “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. They are being rushed to hospitals.”

There were several women and children on the hanging bridge when it collapses, Deccan Herald reported citing eyewitnesses.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking to Twitter, wrote in Gujarati: I am deeply saddened by the tragedy at Morbi. Talked to Gujarat Chief Minister Shri @Bhupendrapbjp and other officials about this. Relief and rescue operations are going on in full swing and all necessary assistance is being provided to the affected.

The PMO has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from Prime Ministerโ€™s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of the deceased, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

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