At least 141 + people were killed and hundreds plunged into the water when a footbridge over a river collapsed in the state of Gujarat in India 500 injured after a cable bridge collapsed in the Machchhu river of Morbi district in the western Indian state of Gujarat
Authorities said more than 150 people were on the suspension bridge over the Machchu River in the town of Morbi at the time of the collapse.
TV footage showed dozens of people clinging onto the cables and twisted remains of the collapsed bridge as emergency teams struggled to rescue them. Some clambered up the broken structure to try to make their way to the riverbanks, while others swam to safety.
State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said more than 150 people were on the narrow cable-stayed bridge, a tourist attraction that drew many sightseers during the festive season, when Diwali and Chhath Puja are celebrated.
The 230-meter historic bridge was built during British rule in the 19th century. It had been closed for renovation for six months and reopened to the public last week.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in his home state Gujarat for a three-day visit, said he had directed the state chief minister to mobilize teams urgently for the rescue operation.
local TV channel Zee News said.Footage broadcast by the TV channel showed dozens of people clinging onto the cables of the collapsed bridge as emergency teams struggled to rescue them.The 230-metre historic bridge was built during British rule in the 19th century. It had been closed for renovation for six months and was reopened for the public last week
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