The death toll from a bridge collapse in Gujarat in India rose to 141 on Monday, officials said. Over 140 people have been killed after a nearly century-old suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi city collapsed on Sunday evening, officials said.
Rescue operation is under full swing and nearly 2 more people are missing , said state Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi. Around 177 people have been rescued.
19 people are under treatment. Army, Navy, Air Force, NDRF, and Fire Brigade are conducting search operations,” said the Gujarat Information Department.
It was first reported that over 68 persons lost their lives and the death toll increased to 100 in the unfortunate incident that occurred on Sunday evening.
Now the death toll crossed 140. There was a rush of people on the bridge, which was reopened for the public just four days back following the renovation work when it snapped around 6.30.
It was age-old bridge repaired and opened to the public six days ago.
