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Gujarat Morbi Bridge Collapse LIVE Updates: Death toll rises to 91, rescue ops on
Gujarat`s Morbi Machchhu River Pull Collapse: In a big mishap, over 500 people have fell in a river 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.
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Gujarat CM reaches Morbi Civil Hospital
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel reaches Morbi Civil Hospital where the patients injured in the Morbi cable bridge collapse are admitted. More than 60 people died after the cable bridge collapsed today evening.
Garud Commandos pressed into rescue operation
Garud Commandos from Air Force pressed into rescue operations in Gujarat's Morb
Indian Naval team sent
Indian Naval Station Valsura in Jamnagar, Gujarat has sent a team of more than 40 personnel for rescue operations including marine commandos and seamen who are good swimmers: Defence officials
Medical team reached accident site in Morbi
An Indian Army team from an artillery brigade near Dhrangdhra, including doctors and paramedics, has already arrived at the accident site in Morbi and is assisting with rescue and relief efforts. Another Army team with doctors and other relief supplies is on its way to the scene: Officials from the military
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel vists
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel reaches the incident site in Morbi where more than 60 people died after a cable bridge collapsed today evening
Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Total death toll
Now the death toll has risen up to 91
NDRF Director General on dispatched teams
The NDRF's DG Atul Karwal said that each of the three teams comprises 30 rescuers and four boats and is led by senior officers
Former MLA on bridge collapse
Morbi`s former MLA Kantilal Amrutiya told the local media that he and his team had fished out at least 8 bodies and more than 80 persons are trapped in the Machhu river, after the hanging bridge collapsed.
IAF planes with NDRF team takes off
IAF plane with NDRF team has taken off for relief ops. Another aircraft to be sent in an hour’s time. Helicopters put on stand-by for rescue ops in Jamnagar & other nearby locations. Garud commandos sent from Bhuj&other locations for Morbi: Defence officials
NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi on rescue operation
Two more NDRF teams are being airlifted from Vadodara airport to Rajkot airport: NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi
Cable bridge collapse: Relief operation
For rescue&relief ops 3 platoons of NDRF with 50 personnel of Indian Navy,30 personnel of IAF along with 2 columns of Army personnel&7 teams of Fire Brigade left for Morbi with advanced equipment from Rajkot,Jamnagar, Diu & Surendranagar: Gujarat CMO
Here's what DG Atul Karwal says on Gujarat Morbi Bridge Collapse
'3 NDRF teams rushed to bridge collapse site in Gujarat from Gandhinagar, Vadodara; another team to be airlifted,' says DG Atul Karwal
Death Toll Rising
"More than 60 people have died," says Gujarat Panchayat Minister Brijesh Merja, who is present at the incident spot
Gujarat's Morbi cable bridge collapse: Here's what the eyewitnesses say
Many people came here for the Diwali holidays and weekend; it is a tourist-friendly location. The incident occurred most likely as a result of the large crowd on the bridge. According to eyewitnesses, when it collapsed, people fell over each other. Sukram and Amit Patel
Gujarat's Morbi cable bridge collapse
The death toll in Gujarat's Morbi cable bridge collapse has risen to 35, according to Gujarat Minister Brijesh Merja.
Gujarat's Home Minister mentions the Offiial death toll
Harsh Sanghavi who is Gujarat's Home Minister says "Official death toll in the matter is 7" in Morbi cable bridge collapse
President Droupadi Murmu Expresses Concern
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.
Morbi cable bridge collapse
It's a sad & unfortunate incident. Around 6:30pm, the bridge in Morbi carrying 150 people collapsed. In just 15 mins, fire brigade, collector, district SP, doctors, ambulance reached the spot... I'll be reaching the spot too: Gujarat HM Harsh Sanghavi
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel reaching Morbi
'I'm reaching Gandhinagar after shortening further programs with PM. MoS Home has been asked to reach the spot & guide the rescue operations. Troops including SDRF have been mobilized for rescue operations': tweets Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
Morbi cable bridge collapse incident: HM Amit Shah speaks to Gujarat HM Harsh Sanghvi
I've spoken to Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi & other state officials. Local administration is engaged in relief work, NDRF is also reaching the spot soon. Administration directed to provide immediate treatment to injured: HM Amit Shah
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for kin of dead, Rs 50,000 for injured
PM Narendra Modi speaks to CM Bhupendra Patel
PM Narendra Modi spoke Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to discuss the situation and assure every possible help to the victims."PM spoke to Gujarat CM and other officials regarding the mishap in Morbi. He has sought urgent mobilisation of teams for rescue ops. He has asked that the situation be closely and continuously monitored, and extend all possible help to those affected," the PMO tweeted.
Severe head injuries reported
The Machchu river had high number of stones and rocks at its surface, however, the water level was low. The people who have fell into the river have suffered severe head injuries.
Nearly 30 people dead in Gujarat's Morbi
While no official inputs have been received on the number of lives lost, eyewitnesses claim that over 30 people may have died in the incident.
Gujarat's Morbi Machchhu River Pull Collapse - over 500 fall in river
Over 500 people have fell into a river Gujarat's Morbi after an overbridge constructed over the Machchhu River collapsed.
Gujarat's Morbi Machchhu River Pull Collapse: In a big mishap, over 500 people have fell in a river 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, 91 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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