Gujarat News | Cable Bridge Collapses In Gujarat's Morbi, Rescue Operations Underway | English News

Описание: Gujarat News | Cable Bridge Collapses In Gujarat's Morbi, Rescue Operations Underway | English News
Known to be an engineering marvel, the famous suspension cable bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi collapsed on Sunday. Close to 400 people were on the bridge at the time of the incident and about 100 fell into the river. There are no casualties so far, while rescue operations are underway.

Videos recorded by onlookers showed many people hanging onto the cables of the bridge, while many in the shallow parts of the river were submerged in waist-deep water. Others were seen rescuing people who had fallen into the river.

The suspension bridge over the Machchhu river near Mani Mandir had been reopened only five days ago after being closed for renovation for six months. The bridge was renovated at the cost of Rs 2 crore.

Taking cognizance of the mishap, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel and other officials. He sought urgent mobilisation of rescue teams and directed that the situation should be closely and continuously monitored. The prime minister has asked the CM to extend all possible help to those affected.



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