It wasn’t clear how many people were on the bridgeBut officials fear the death toll will rise.
and comes the accident A few days later the 19th-century colonial-era bridge was reopened to the public after a renovation.
State Minister Brijesh Marja told TV channels that 60 people have died so far and 17 have been hospitalized.
“Due to the collapse of the bridge, several people fell into the river,” Marja told the Press Trust of India. A rescue operation is underway and there are reports that several people have been injured and taken to hospital for treatment. “
it’s shown Video clips I posted on social media people clinging to the bridge – which was partially flooded – while another clip showed people swimming trying to reach the shore.
Local media reported that rescue operations were still ongoing as three teams from the National Disaster Response Force rushed to the site.
For his part, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in his hometown of Gujarat for a visit, said: “Very saddened by this disaster.”
Modi’s office announced compensation for the victims’ families and urged officials to expedite relief efforts.
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Officials told local media that hundreds of people have died Machu River When the bridge collapsed in the Morby state area.
It wasn’t clear how many people were on the bridgeBut officials fear the death toll will rise.
and comes the accident A few days later the 19th-century colonial-era bridge was reopened to the public after a renovation.
State Minister Brijesh Marja told TV channels that 60 people have died so far and 17 have been hospitalized.
“Due to the collapse of the bridge, several people fell into the river,” Marja told the Press Trust of India. A rescue operation is underway and there are reports that several people have been injured and taken to hospital for treatment. “
it’s shown Video clips I posted on social media people clinging to the bridge – which was partially flooded – while another clip showed people swimming trying to reach the shore.
Local media reported that rescue operations were still ongoing as three teams from the National Disaster Response Force rushed to the site.
For his part, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in his hometown of Gujarat for a visit, said: “Very saddened by this disaster.”
Modi’s office announced compensation for the victims’ families and urged officials to expedite relief efforts.
