Rescuers on boats seek within the Machchu river subsequent to a cable bridge that collapsed in Morbi district, western Gujarat state, India.
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Rescuers on boats seek within the Machchu river subsequent to a cable bridge that collapsed in Morbi district, western Gujarat state, India.
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MUMBAI — A suspension bridge collapsed within the western Indian state of Gujarat, killing no less than 60 other people. Masses extra could be trapped beneath the rubble.
Other folks fell into the Machchu river when the incident took place Sunday night time in High Minister Narendra Modi’s house state.
Rescue operations are underway. The AP studies that native officers worry the demise toll may build up.
A personal corporate had repaired the bridge for 6 months prior to it used to be opened to the general public 4 days in the past. The 100-year-old bridge, positioned in a the town about 200 kilometers west of the state capital, used to be a vacationer enchantment.
Modi has introduced financial repayment of 200,000 Indian rupees (about $2,400) to households of the lifeless.
This symbol from video displays the commotion out of doors a medical institution the place sufferers of a cable bridge cave in had been being rushed in for remedy Sunday in Morbi district, western Gujarat state, India.
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This symbol from video displays the commotion out of doors a medical institution the place sufferers of a cable bridge cave in had been being rushed in for remedy Sunday in Morbi district, western Gujarat state, India.
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