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Gujarat bridge collapse: PM Narendra Modi to visit Morbi today
Morbi cable bridge collapse: The suspension bridge reportedly reopened last week after extensive repairs and renovation, and was crammed with people when it collapsed Sunday evening.
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Gujarat bridge collapse LIVE updates: Vladimir Putin expresses condolences, calls it 'tragic' Gujarat Morbi cable bridge collapse: At least 137 people died after a cable bridge collapsed on the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi city on Sunday (October 30) evening. The suspension bridge reportedly reopened last week after extensive repairs and renovation, and was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm. As per the latest reports, there were several women and children on the British era 'hanging bridge' when it snapped, plunging them into the water below. Some people were also seen jumping on the bridge and pulling its big wires.
A private operator had reportedly carried out the repair work of the bridge for nearly six months before it was reopened to the public on the Gujarati New Year day on October 26.
Nearly 200 jawans from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, NDRF, SDRF, local fire brigade teams, and local divers and swimmers have joined the search operation.
WATCH: CCTV footage of Gujarat Morbi bridge collapse
CCTV footage shows the Gujarat Morbi bridge collapsing.
#GujaratBridgeCollapse | Exclusive CCTV footage of the bridge before crashing down - Watch#MorbiTragedy pic.twitter.com/dlIpT59PZR
— Zee News English (@ZeeNewsEnglish) October 31, 2022
President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed grief over the bridge collapse and prayed for the safe rescue of others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in Gujarat, also said that he is "deeply saddened" by the tragedy and informed that he talked to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other officials about this.
"Relief and rescue operations are going on in full swing and all necessary assistance is being provided to the affected," he said in a tweet.
Meanwhile, Modi is scheduled to visit the tragedy-struck Morbi on Tuesday.
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PM Modi talks about Morbi bridge collapse
PM Modi was addressing the public at the event when he got emotional as he talked about the lost lives in the devastating incident where the century-old bridge collapsed killing over 130 people. PM said what happened in Morbi was horrible and painful and he was having difficulty in choosing whether to cancel all the programs or attend.
#WATCH | PM Modi gets emotional as he talks about #MorbiBridgeCollapse tragedy, in Gujarat's Banaskantha pic.twitter.com/0pmVmGmC0f
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2022
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar condoles deaths
Expressing his condolences over the Morbi bridge collapse, Haryana CM said, "I am saddened by the unfortunate incident that happened on Morbi bridge. Many people lost their lives. My condolences to affected families on behalf of the people of Haryana. Haryana will stand with them for any kind of cooperation & assistance."
Ashok Gehlot meets families of Morbi bridge collapse victims, demands probe by sitting judge
A Congress delegation led by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met the families of the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse and demanded that a commission of inquiry headed by a sitting judge be set up which should submit the probe report in a stipulated time period.
Gehlot said the Special Investigation Team headed by an IAS officer was "not enough".
He even said the ex-gratia compensation amount declared by the state as well as the central government was insufficient and it should increase the amount.
He also met the injured victims at the Civil Hospital in Morbi and inquired about the accident.
अहमदाबाद पहुंचकर मीडिया से बात की।
मोरबी की घटना लापरवाही का नमूना है। सिर्फ जांच से काम नहीं चलेगा, दोषियों को सजा मिलनी चाहिए। अभी जो मुआवजा दिया जा रहा है वह नाकाफी है। इस लापरवाही के जिम्मेदारों को सजा मिलनी चाहिए। pic.twitter.com/cV0fOV5aFN
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 31, 2022
सिविल हॉस्पिटल, मोरबी में पुल हादसे के शिकार हुए घायलों से मुलाकात की एवं हादसे की जानकारी ली। pic.twitter.com/SEZya9fHzP
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 31, 2022
PM Narendra Modi to visit Morbi, Gujarat tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the tragedy struck Morbi, Gujarat tomorrow (November 1). He is on a three-day visit to his home state from Sunday.
Earlier in the day, after paying tributes to India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity at Kevadia in Gujarat, PM Modi had remembered those who died in Sunday's Morbi bridge collapse incident.
"I am in Kevadia, but my heart goes out to those who died in the Morbi Bridge collapse tragedy," the PM said as he got emotional.
The prime minister assured the government was standing shoulder to shoulder with the families of the victims. The state government has been engaged in the rescue work and the central government is providing every possible assistance, he said.
Shocked and saddened: Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe expresses grief over Morbi bridge collapse
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed grief over a bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi city and extended his condolences to the victims and their families.
In a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wickremesinghe said he is "shocked and saddened" by the tragic bridge collapse incident in Morbi, according to a press release issued by the president's office.
"The government and people of Sri Lanka join me in extending deepest condolences to you, the government and people of India especially the families of the citizens who lost their lives. May the injured have a speedy recovery and wish every success in the rescue and recovery operations underway," he said.
Vladimir Putin condoles tragic incident of bridge collapse in Morbi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his condolences on the Morbi tragedy in Gujarat to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Please accept our most sincere condolences on the tragic consequences of the bridge collapse in the state of Gujarat. Please convey the words of sympathy and support to the families of the victims, as well as the wishes of a speedy recovery to all those affected by this disaster," Putin's statement read.
Gujarat Police FIR books Morbi bridge maintenance agency for 'culpable homicide'
An FIR has been filed by the Gujarat Police in the bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Morbi against private agencies for an attempt to commit culpable homicide and culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
The police also informed that the management person/agency did not take due care and quality check of the bridge and kept it open for the people on October 26, displaying severe carelessness.
Congress has demanded a probe headed by retired Supreme Court or High Court judge into Morbi suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat. The Opposition party also sought financial and medical assistance from the government to all those affected.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge paid homage to those killed in the tragedy and said that may God give the strength to the families who have lost their loved ones to bear the loss.
Speaking with reporters, he said the reasons for the collapse of the bridge which reopened five days ago, ought to be known.
"Why were so many people allowed. There should be an inquiry headed by a retired Supreme Court or High Court judge," Kharge said.
The bereaved families and those affected should be provided all assistance and given compensation by the government, he said.
Those injured should be provided all assistance in medical treatment by the government, he added.
"Our (Congress) leaders have reached there. Ashok Gehlot is also reaching. We will try to help out as much as possible. We don't want to indulge in any politics over it or blame anyone at this point in time. Blame can be established only when the report of the probe is out," Kharge said.
12 members of BJP MP's family die in Morbi bridge collapse
Twelve family members of BJP MP from Rajkot Mohanbhai Kundariya died in the suspension bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Morbi.
The personal assistant of the BJP MP told ANI that 12 members of the family of Kundaria's sister died in the Morbi bridge collapse incident.
"Among the dead, there are five children," he said.
Kundariya himself visited the spot in Morbi after the mishap and took stock of the rescue operation.
WATCH: CCTV footage of the Gujarat Morbi bridge collapse
CCTV footage shows the Gujarat Morbi bridge collapsing.
#GujaratBridgeCollapse | Exclusive CCTV footage of the bridge before crashing down - Watch#MorbiTragedy pic.twitter.com/dlIpT59PZR
— Zee News English (@ZeeNewsEnglish) October 31, 2022
Deeply saddened by tragic incident: Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba on bridge collapse in Morbi, Gujarat
PM Modi cancels road show in Ahmedabad after Morbi bridge collapse tragedy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day tour to Gujarat and Rajasthan, has cancelled his roadshow to be held in Ahmedabad on Monday after the Morbi cable bridge collapse incident.
The Page Committee Sneh Milan program to be held in the virtual presence of Prime Minister Modi has also been postponed.
Morbi bridge collapse: 'It was heart-wrenching', eyewitness recounts horror
An eyewitness' accounts painted a heart-wrenching picture of the tragedy of the collapse of the suspension bridge in Gujarat's Morbi city on Sunday. Speaking to news agency ANI, locals recounted how they carried the injured, some of them with lifeless bodies of children in their arms, clutching onto a vague hope that they will somehow make it.
A tea seller in the vicinity who watched with horror the recently renovated 140-year-old suspension bridge collapse said that people were hanging on to the Julto Pul (bridge), as it went down.
Gujarat Bridge Collapse: "It was heart wrenching..." eyewitnesses recount Morbi horror
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/plO4gr8aa3#Gujarat #Morbi #MorbiBridge #MorbiBridgeCollapse #MorbiCableBridge pic.twitter.com/5zAyrE1qhq
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) October 31, 2022
"Everything happened within seconds. I saw people hanging on to the bridge and later falling into the water as their grip loosened and they slipped into the water. It was really heartwrenching. A 7-month pregnant woman also died in the bridge collapse. It shattered me to the core," he said.
"There were just people dying everywhere. I tried helping as much as I can. Took people to the hospital," the tea vendor said.
Gujarat Morbi bridge collapse: Arvind Kejriwal cancels road show in Haryana's Adampur
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has cancelled all his programmes, including the scheduled roadshow in Haryana's Adampur, for the upcoming bypoll in the assembly seat, in the wake of the collapse of the bridge in Gujarat's Morbi.
Rarely in my life would I have experienced such pain: PM Modi on Morbi bridge collapse
Speaking on the occassion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in Gujarat's Kevadiya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over deaths in Morbi bridge collapse
"I am in Ekta Nagar but my mind is with the victims of Morbi. Rarely in my life, would I have experienced such pain," he said.
"On one hand, there is a pain-riddled heart and on the other hand, there is the path to duty," PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister assured that in this hour of grief, the government is with the bereaved families in every manner.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is a tribute to the invaluable role of Sardar Patel in unifying our nation. https://t.co/mk4k21xpme
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2022
"I assure the people of the country that there will be no laxity in rescue and relief ops," he said.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reached Morbi collector's office early this morning and took stock of the current situation.
— Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) October 31, 2022
Gujarat Morbi cable bridge collapse live news updates: A team of Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, NDRF, SDRF and Fire Brigade carried out search and rescue operation throughout the night.
"Locals also joined and supported in the operation. Doctors in various hospitals and health centers also provided emergency treatment on foot," says Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
મોરબીમાં આર્મી, નેવી, એરફોર્સ, NDRF, SDRF, ફાયરબ્રિગેડ સહિતની ટીમે આખી રાત મચ્છુ નદીમાં સર્ચ ઓપરેશન અને બચાવ કાર્ય કર્યું હતું. તંત્રની કામગીરીમાં સ્થાનિકોએ પણ જોડાઈને સહયોગ કર્યો હતો. વિવિધ હોસ્પિટલ અને આરોગ્ય કેન્દ્રોમાં તબીબોએ પણ ખડે પગે રહીને ઈમરજન્સી સારવાર આપી હતી. pic.twitter.com/sw2PH6MV8H
— Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) October 31, 2022
Sir Waghji Thakor constructed the Morbi suspension bridge
Built at the turn of the 19th century, the Morbi suspension bridge was said to reflect "the progressive and scientific nature of the rulers of Morbi", as per its description on the district collectorate website.
Sir Waghji Thakor, who ruled Morbi till 1922, was inspired by the Colonial influence and decided to construct the bridge, an "artistic and technological marvel" of that period, to connect Darbargadh Palace with Nazarbag Palace (the residences of the then royalty).
The bridge was 1.25 metres wide and spanned 233 metres, and was meant to give a unique identity to Morbi using the latest technology available in those days in Europe, as per reports.
Collapsed Morbi suspension bridge had reopened 4 days back after 7-month-long repair work
The suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi that collapsed on Sunday evening was reopened for the public just four days back after seven months of repair work by a private firm, but had not received the municipality's "fitness certificate".
"The bridge was given to Oreva company for operation and maintenance for 15 years. In March this year, it was closed for the public for renovation. It reopened after renovation on the Gujarati New Year day celebrated on October 26," Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Zala said.
"It was opened to the public after the completion of the renovation work. But the local municipality had not yet issued any fitness certificate (after the renovation work)," he added.
Around 177 people have so far been rescued and 19 people are under treatment, as per the Gujarat Information Department.
Gujarat's Morbi to observe 'bandh' today to mourn cable bridge collapse victims
Gujarat’s Morbi town will voluntarily observe a ‘bandh’ today to mourn the deaths of those who died after a cable bridge on Machhu river collapsed on Sunday evening.
Rescue operation underway after suspension bridge over Machchhu river collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi district
Rescue operation underway after an old suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi district (PTI Photo)
Five-member high-powered committee formed to probe Morbi bridge collapse
A five-member high-powered committee has been formed to probe the bridge collapse. It includes Roads and Buildings department secretary Sandeep Vasava and four other senior officers.
An FIR has also been lodged in the bridge collapse under sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 308 (intentional act causing death) and 114 (abettor present when offence committed), against whoever is found responsible.
Indian Army, Indian Coast Guard teams deployed in Morbi carrying out rescue operations
The Indian Army and Indian Coast Guard teams deployed in Morbi are carrying out search and rescue operations. According to officials, all three defence services have deployed their teams for search operations.
Three Indian Coast Guard teams consisting of divers, equipment, boats and other material have been deployed on-site at Morbi since last night: Defence officials pic.twitter.com/blmRpqIK1V
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2022
Morbi bridge collapse: A criminal case has been registered. An investigation has begun today under the leadership of Range IGP, says Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
Morbi bridge collapse tragedy: Gujarat govt launches SIT probe as death toll rises to 137
The Gujarat government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to inquire into the suspension bridge collapse in Morbi. Municipalities Commissioner Rajkumar Beniwal is reportedly going to head the probe panel.
"The team's first task is to find out the reason behind the collapse of the suspension bridge, and based on the findings SIT will also make suggestions to avoid such incidents in future," he told the local media.
He said there are four technical experts which are part of the team, who are good at structural design and quality control, and will collect samples of the bridge as well as its quality will be checked, whether proper standard was maintained or not.
Gujarat Morbi pul collapse: CM Bhupendra Patel visits accident site, takes stock of rescue and relief work; meets patients
Earlier on Sunday night, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Morbi, where a newly-restored suspension bridge over Machchhu river collapsed, and took stock of the ongoing rescue operation.
Patel along with Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, reached the river bank and took details about the ongoing rescue operation from the officials.
राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों की समीक्षा करते हुए माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री भूपेंद्रभाई पटेल जी। #MorbiBridge #Rescueoperation #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/2VThCVUGH4
— Gujarat Information (@InfoGujarat) October 30, 2022
Hon CM @Bhupendrapbjp Reviewing the relief and rescue operations at the Morbi bridge disaster site #MorbiBridge #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/4D7UXWF2vw
— Gujarat Information (@InfoGujarat) October 30, 2022
રાત્રિના અઢી વાગે મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રી @bhupendrabjp જી મોરબીના ઘટનાસ્થળ પર હાજર છે અને ચાલી રહેલ રેસ્ક્યુ ઓપરેશનની નિગરાની કરી રહ્યા છે અને જરૂરી સૂચનો કરી રહ્યા છે. હાલ ભી બચાવ કામગીરી નું નિરીક્ષણ મોરબી થી કરી રહ્યા છે. pic.twitter.com/tcaU75KgjE
— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) October 30, 2022
Later, Patel and Sanghavi also went to the Morbi Civil Hospital and met the injured victims of the mishap.
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્ર પટેલે મોરબી ખાતે હોસ્પિટલમાં સારવાર લઈ રહેલા ઈજાગ્રસ્તોની રૂબરૂ મુલાકાત લઈને તેમની સ્થિતિ તેમજ તેમને મળી રહેલ સારવારની વિગતો જાણી હતી. pic.twitter.com/vnhupeMvq0
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) October 30, 2022
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્ર પટેલે મોરબી દુર્ઘટનાના સ્થળે રૂબરૂ પહોંચીને બચાવ અને રાહત કામગીરીનું જાતનિરીક્ષણ કર્યું. pic.twitter.com/kydeuzwFyF
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) October 30, 2022
An isolation ward has been set up in the civil hospital for treatment of those injured in the bridge collapse.
The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
The more than a century-old bridge had reopened on October 26 after extensive repairs and renovation, and collapsed around 6.30 pm when it was crammed with people.
Gujarat Morbi accident site
Early morning visuals from the accident site in Gujarat's Morbi district where more than 130 people died after a suspension bridge on Machhu river collapsed.
Gujarat | Early morning visuals from the accident site in #Morbi where more than 100 people have lost their lives after a cable bridge collapsed.
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi is also present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/TxtzWySFGT
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2022
Morbi suspension bridge collapse on Machhu river latest news update
Morbi suspension bridge collapse on Machhu river: Several personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, NDRF, SDRF, local fire brigade teams, and local divers and swimmers have joined the search operation.
Deeply saddened: PM Narendra Modi on Gujarat's Morbi bridge collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in his home state Gujarat, said that he is "deeply saddened" by the tragedy. He said that he has talked to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other officials about this.
"I am deeply saddened by the tragedy at Morbi. Talked to Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and other officials about this. Relief and rescue operations are going on in full swing and all necessary assistance is being provided to the affected," he said in a tweet in Gujarati.
મોરબી ખાતે થયેલ દુર્ઘટનાથી અત્યંત દુ:ખી છું. આ અંગે ગુજરાતના મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી @Bhupendrapbjp તથા અન્ય અધિકારીઓ સાથે વાત કરી. રાહત અને બચાવ કામગીરી પુરઝડપે ચાલી રહી છે તથા અસરગ્રસ્તોને તમામ આવશ્યક સહાય પૂરી પાડવામાં આવી રહી છે.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 30, 2022
Distressed to hear about tragic incident: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Morbi suspension bridge collapse
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also expressed grief over the Morbi bridge collapse and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
"Distressed to hear about the tragic incident in Morbi, Gujarat. I pray for the safe rescue of all and speedy recovery of those injured. My thoughts are with the affected families," he said in a tweet.
Distressed to hear about the tragic incident in Morbi, Gujarat. I pray for the safe rescue of all and speedy recovery of those injured. My thoughts are with the affected families.
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) October 30, 2022
The tragedy in Morbi, Gujarat has left me worried: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over the bridge collapse and prayed for the safe rescue of others.
"The tragedy in Morbi, Gujarat has left me worried. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected people. Relief and rescue efforts will bring succour to the victims," she said.
The tragedy in Morbi, Gujarat has left me worried. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected people. Relief and rescue efforts will bring succour to the victims.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 30, 2022
Gujarat Morbi cable bridge collapse: Rescue operations underway by NDRF teams
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rushed three teams to Morbi district to assist in rescue operations.
#WATCH | Several people feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed in the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi area today. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/hHZnnHm47L
— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022
A private operator had reportedly carried out the repair work of the bridge for nearly six months before it was reopened to the public on the Gujarati New Year day on October 26.
Gujarat Morbi cable bridge collapse live news updates: Death toll rises to 137
Gujarat Morbi cable bridge collapse live news updates: At least 137 people died after a cable bridge collapsed on the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi city on Sunday (October 30) evening. The suspension bridge reportedly reopened last week after extensive repairs and renovation, and was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm. As per the latest reports, there were several women and children on the British era 'hanging bridge' when it snapped, plunging them into the water below. Some people were also seen jumping on the bridge and pulling its big wires.
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