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MORBI: Over 80 folks died when a just about century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi town collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. Numerous folks had been status at the bridge, which used to be renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.
Just about 70 individuals had been injured whilst 70 others had been rescued.
The bridge, which used to be reopened on October 26 at the instance of Gujarati New 12 months for the general public, collapsed as it might now not undergo the load of the folk status on it. A non-public company had performed the restore paintings of the bridge. No health certificates used to be acquired sooner than the bridge used to be reopened, assets stated.
(PTI Photograph)
“Because of the bridge cave in, a number of folks fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are experiences that a number of folks have suffered accidents, too. They’re being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja stated.
#WATCH | A number of folks feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi house these days
PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whilst Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to organize fast remedy of injured %.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI
— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022
Greater than 500 folks, together with youngsters, had come to look the striking bridge when the twist of fate passed off, Morbi town Congress leader Rajeshbhai Kavar stated, because it used to be the weekend.
The folk had congregated at the bridge to accomplish some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV experiences.
“There have been a minimum of 100 folks at the bridge when it collapsed. Round 40 folks had been rescued and 60 had been nonetheless lacking. Some 5 to 10 had been striking at the bridge and are being rescued,” stated Gujarat DGP Ashish Bhatia.
A five-member particular investigation staff (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge cave in tragedy. The staff incorporates an IAS officer of municipal management, a main engineer to test high quality keep an eye on, a structural engineer, the secretary of highway and development and IG CID crime.
Rescue paintings is hampered by means of the truth that it’s middle of the night, stated officers.
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Gujarat House Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information concerning the twist of fate got here in.
High Minister Narendra Modi has discovered concerning the incident and has advised the state equipment to hurry to Morbi management and accelerate rescue and emergency clinical products and services.
Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the High Minister’s Nationwide Reduction Fund (PMNRF) for the circle of relatives of each and every one who misplaced his or her lifestyles within the mishap. Rs 50,000 shall be given to each and every injured particular person.
The state govt shall be offering repayment of Rs 4 lakh to the circle of relatives of each and every deceased and Rs 50,000 to each and every injured.
I’m deeply anguished by means of the tragic information coming from Morbi, Gujarat. Rescue operations are underway to assist the ones affected. I pray for everybody’s protection and well-being. Would possibly the injured recuperate quickly.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 30, 2022
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stated he used to be deeply saddened by means of the suspension bridge cave in in Gujarat’s Morbi that claimed a minimum of 60 lives and appealed to celebration staff within the state to increase each and every imaginable help in rescue paintings.
Former Congress leader Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed unhappiness over the tragedy at the same time as he appealed to Congress staff to increase all imaginable assist to the injured.
3 groups of the Nationwide Crisis Reaction Drive (NDRF), State Crisis Reaction Drive (SDRF), The Indian Military, Military and Air Drive are lately at the spot sporting out rescue operations. A number of boats had been pressed into provider for the rescue works. Fireplace and rescue groups from surrounding districts, too, had been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue paintings.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited the Morbi to take inventory of the placement.
(With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)
MORBI: Over 80 folks died when a just about century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi town collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. Numerous folks had been status at the bridge, which used to be renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.
Just about 70 individuals had been injured whilst 70 others had been rescued.
The bridge, which used to be reopened on October 26 at the instance of Gujarati New 12 months for the general public, collapsed as it might now not undergo the load of the folk status on it. A non-public company had performed the restore paintings of the bridge. No health certificates used to be acquired sooner than the bridge used to be reopened, assets stated.
(PTI Photograph)
“Because of the bridge cave in, a number of folks fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are experiences that a number of folks have suffered accidents, too. They’re being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja stated.
#WATCH | A number of folks feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi house these days
PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whilst Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to organize fast remedy of injured %.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI
— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022
Greater than 500 folks, together with youngsters, had come to look the striking bridge when the twist of fate passed off, Morbi town Congress leader Rajeshbhai Kavar stated, because it used to be the weekend.
The folk had congregated at the bridge to accomplish some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV experiences.
“There have been a minimum of 100 folks at the bridge when it collapsed. Round 40 folks had been rescued and 60 had been nonetheless lacking. Some 5 to 10 had been striking at the bridge and are being rescued,” stated Gujarat DGP Ashish Bhatia.
A five-member particular investigation staff (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge cave in tragedy. The staff incorporates an IAS officer of municipal management, a main engineer to test high quality keep an eye on, a structural engineer, the secretary of highway and development and IG CID crime.
Rescue paintings is hampered by means of the truth that it’s middle of the night, stated officers.
ALSO READ | 20-year-old bridge collapses, 40 villages lose hyperlink to Kagaznagar the city
Gujarat House Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information concerning the twist of fate got here in.
High Minister Narendra Modi has discovered concerning the incident and has advised the state equipment to hurry to Morbi management and accelerate rescue and emergency clinical products and services.
Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the High Minister’s Nationwide Reduction Fund (PMNRF) for the circle of relatives of each and every one who misplaced his or her lifestyles within the mishap. Rs 50,000 shall be given to each and every injured particular person.
The state govt shall be offering repayment of Rs 4 lakh to the circle of relatives of each and every deceased and Rs 50,000 to each and every injured.
I’m deeply anguished by means of the tragic information coming from Morbi, Gujarat. Rescue operations are underway to assist the ones affected. I pray for everybody’s protection and well-being. Would possibly the injured recuperate quickly.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 30, 2022
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stated he used to be deeply saddened by means of the suspension bridge cave in in Gujarat’s Morbi that claimed a minimum of 60 lives and appealed to celebration staff within the state to increase each and every imaginable help in rescue paintings.
Former Congress leader Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed unhappiness over the tragedy at the same time as he appealed to Congress staff to increase all imaginable assist to the injured.
3 groups of the Nationwide Crisis Reaction Drive (NDRF), State Crisis Reaction Drive (SDRF), The Indian Military, Military and Air Drive are lately at the spot sporting out rescue operations. A number of boats had been pressed into provider for the rescue works. Fireplace and rescue groups from surrounding districts, too, had been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue paintings.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited the Morbi to take inventory of the placement.
(With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)