Morbi Tragedy: Cable bridge collapses in Gujarat
30 October, 2022 | Archana Raj
Several people were feared injured Sunday after a cable bridge collapsed along the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi district Around 400 people were believed to be on the bridge, according to...
Several people were feared injured Sunday after a cable bridge collapsed along the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi district
Around 400 people were believed to be on the bridge, according to sources. The cable bridge was reported to have been reopened five days ago after being renovated.
The rescue operation is in progress. Injured are being transported to hospitals by ambulances.
Expressing grief over the incident, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took to Twitter and wrote, “I’m deeply saddened by the tragedy of suspension bridge collapse in Morbi. Relief & rescue operations are ongoing. Instructions were given to arrange immediate treatment of the injured. I’m in constant contact with the district administration in this regard.”
PM Modi spoke to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and other officials regarding the mishap in Morbi. He has sought urgent mobilisation of teams for rescue ops. He has asked that the situation be closely and continuously monitored, and extend all possible help to those affected.
The incident is still under investigation.