Indian bridge collapses, killing at least 130
People were celebrating a festival on and around the 150-year-old bridge when it came crashing into the river at Morbi, Gujarat
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People were celebrating a festival on and around the 150-year-old bridge when it came crashing into the river at Morbi, Gujarat
Officials say death toll has increased to 132 in pedestrian suspension bridge collapse in India
A footbridge packed with sightseers enjoying holiday festivities collapsed and plunged them into the river below in Gujarat's Morbi town on Sunday, killing more than 130 people. Soon after the bridge snapped, several rescue teams were rushed to the site. But, even before they could reach the spot, a group of locals jumped into the river and saved many lives.
A nearly century-old suspension bridge on the River Machchhu in Gujarat's Morbi city collapsed on this evening. Several people who were on the bridge fell into the river. Many people were seen swimming towards safety after the bridge collapsed. A group of people were also seen clinging on to the broken end of the bridge, which was partly submerged.