US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also condoled the loss of lives in the collapse of a suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat, and extended his deepest condolences to the victims and their families.
Gujarat bridge collapse Live Updates: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the hospital where victims are admitted. The government formed an SIT to probe the incident.
Gujarat bridge collapse: Congress slammed the ruling BJP over the Morbi bridge incident calling it a man-made tragedy. Other politicians too rushed to react as assembly elections in the state is around the corner.
Morbi bridge collapses LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of the people who lost their lives in the mishap while Rs. 50,000 each will be provided to the injured.