Morbi Bridge Mishap, Modi visit: PM chairs high-level meeting in Gujarat

PM Modi in Morbi Gujarat: PM Modi has reached the Morbi bridge to take stock of the tragic incident.

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PM Modi visits Morbi bridge: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Morbi bridge to inspect the tragic collapse which led to the deaths of over 130 people including children. After taking stock of the collapsed bridge, he met the people involved in the rescue operations of the victims that fell into the river. PM Modi then rushed to meet the injured victims of the incident at the Morbi Civic Hospital and inquired about their well-being. According to reports, the search and rescue operation is still going on in the Machchhu river days after the horrific incident.

Now, the Prime Minister has reached the SP's office in Gujarat. Next, he is set to meet the 26 family members of victims who lost their lives in the bridge collapse.

The Morbi bridge, on Sunday, collapsed above the Machchhu River which led to the deaths of over 100 people. Disturbing videos and photos showed people falling into the river. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that a criminal case has been registered in connection with the incident.

Prime Minister Modi addressed the incident in an emotional speech on Monday. 

(With agency inputs)

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01 November 2022

19:01 IST

PM shares update of his Morbi visit on Twitter

He wrote, "Went to Morbi, which witnessed the horrific bridge mishap. Met the bereaved families and extended condolences. I visited the site of the tragedy and went to the hospital where the injured are recovering. Also met those involved in rescue ops and chaired a review meeting."

Went to Morbi, which witnessed the horrific bridge mishap. Met the bereaved families and extended condolences. I visited the site of the tragedy and went to the hospital where the injured are recovering. Also met those involved in rescue ops and chaired a review meeting. pic.twitter.com/hAZnJFIHh8

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2022

18:51 IST

Gujarat Disaster Management minister announces ex-gratia for victims

Rajendra Trivedi, Gujarat's Disaster Management minister, announced Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each deceased, and Rs 2 lakh will be given from PM Modi's relief fund. In addition, the injured will get Rs 50,000 each.