Big Breaking: Overbridge collapses in Gujarat: 500 fall in river, 30 dead

A cable bridge collapsed in the Machchhu River in Gujarat’s Morbi district on Sunday evening, leaving several people injured. As per initial reports, the cable bridge was restarted five days ago after renovation. Overbridge collapses in Gujarat: 500 fall in river, 30 dead.

In a big mishap, over 500 people have drowned in Gujarat’s Morbi after an overbridge constructed over the Machchhu River collapsed. Local people and government officials have started their rescue operations. As per initial inputs, the bridge is a local picnic spot that sees huge crowds on weekends and other holidays.

No inputs have been received on the number of lives lost. However, if reports are to be believed, several people have lost their lives in the incident. The area has no electricity connection a factor that is making the rescue operations further difficult.

Local MLA Lalit said that the overbridge was inaugurated just 6 months ago due to the elections. He alleged that the work was done in extreme haste and proper checks were not made. However, he said that the water level is not to high, and the chances of casualties due to drowning are extremely rare.

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Soon after the incident came to light, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Gujarat ahead of Assembly elections, spoke to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other officials regarding the mishap. The prime minister has asked that the situation be closely and continuously monitored, and extend all possible help to those affected.