At least 141 people have died after the pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday evening.
Most of those who died were women,children or elderly.The 745ft(230m) bridge on the Machchu river on Morbi was built during British rule in the 19th century.The bridge had been reopened just a week ago after repairs.There was over crowding on the bridge at the time of the incident as people celebrated the Diwali festival.
Police,military,and the rescue effort continued through the night.More than 177 people havebeen rescued so far,officials say.A local minister said he was shocked at the incident as the renovation work on the bridge had ‘happened last week’
Posted on 31st October 2022