A suspension bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi on 30 October 2022. ANI
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives after a cable bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi with several feared dead.
The injured persons would be given an amount of Rs 50,000, the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted.
A nearly century-old suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi city collapsed on Sunday evening due to which several people standing on it fell into the river, officials told PTI.
Earlier, PM Narendra Modi spoke to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel & 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 & continuously monitored & extend all possible help to those affected.
Union home minister Amit Shah spoke to Gujarat home minister Harsh Sanghavi and other state officials.
What happened
The bridge, which was recently reopened to the public after renovation, collapsed as it could not bear the weight of the people standing on it, they said.
“Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries. They are being rushed to hospitals,” local MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja said.
Rescue work is underway. According to an NDTV report, nearly 100 people are still feared trapped underwater.
According to eyewitnesses, there were several women and children on the hanging bridge when it snapped. Further details are awaited.
With inputs from agencies
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