More than 130 people died on Sunday after a colonial-era footbridge packed with sightseers collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi town, only a week after renovations had been completed. The cable bridge snapped due to a heavy rush of people, sources in India's top forensic laboratory have said.
A day after the tragedy, nine people have been arrested. Among them are managers of Oreva, the company that renovated the bridge, ticket collectors, bridge repair contractors and three security guards whose job was to control the crowds.
Here are the Updates on Gujarat cable bridge collapse:
Morbi, Gujarat | PM Modi meets family members of the victims who lost their lives in the bridge collapse incident that happened on October 30 pic.twitter.com/GgHXSdH50d
- ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022
Morbi, Gujarat | PM Modi chairs a high-level meeting with senior officials on the bridge collapse incident
- ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022
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#WATCH | PM Modi meets the injured in the #MorbiBridgeCollapse incident that happened on October 30
- ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022
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PM Modi today met persons who were involved in rescue and relief operations when the cable bridge collapse mishap struck Morbi. pic.twitter.com/O0Oy8NBscP
- ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022
#WATCH | PM Modi along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visits the cable bridge collapse site in Morbi, Gujarat
- ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022
135 people lost their lives in the tragic incident pic.twitter.com/pXJhV7aqyi
"We're expecting the dead bodies of 2 people and are conducting a thorough search. Divers are conducting searches deep into the river. 12 boats along with a team of 125 people deployed at the spot," said Prasanna Kumar, Commandant, NDRF Vadodara.
#MorbiBridgeCollapse | Morbi, Gujarat: We're expecting the dead bodies of 2 people & are conducting a thorough search. Divers are conducting searches deep into the river. 12 boats along with a team of 125 people deployed at the spot: Prasanna Kumar, Commandant, NDRF Vadodara pic.twitter.com/mqpaZo85Vk
- ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022
Targeting the BJP government in Gujarat over the Morbi bridge tragedy that killed 134, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal today said Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel should "resign immediately" and Assembly polls should be held in the state.
#BREAKING | "Gujarat Chief Minister should resign immediately, elections should be held": Arvind Kejriwal on bridge tragedy https://t.co/z3rIWLWW1F pic.twitter.com/KvwTAGVsTY
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 1, 2022
Gujarat Bridge Tragedy, Morbi Bridge Collapse: Helpless Wait For Missing Couple At Gujarat Hospital Sprucing Up For PMAs a hospital in Gujarat's Morbi was given a last-minute spruce-up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the site, a man frantically searched for a missing couple, but complained that everyone was preoccupied with the mega visit.
Supreme Court agrees to hear on November 14 a PIL seeking direction to immediately appoint a judicial commission under the supervision of retired top court judge to initiate probe into the Morbi Bridge Collapse.
Supreme Court agrees to hear on Nov 14 a PIL seeking direction to immediately appoint a judicial commission under the supervision of retired top court judge to initiate probe into the #MorbiBridgeCollapse pic.twitter.com/WQpcgRAiAi
- ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022
#WATCH | Search and rescue operations are underway at the spot of the #Morbi incident in Gujarat pic.twitter.com/pMLV7s1SBc
- ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022
Gujarat Government Played No Role In Bridge Repair: Ex-Deputy Chief MinisterFormer Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said the state government had no direct or indirect role to play in the renovation of the Morbi bridge which collapsed killing over 130 people.
Gujarat Hospital's Overnight Clean-Up For PM's Visit after Bridge Tragedy
- NDTV Videos (@ndtvvideos) November 1, 2022
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic collapse of a suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat. Our hearts are with the people of India, and we extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. The United States stands with our Indian partners during this difficult time.
- Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) October 31, 2022
Rescue operations resume at the spot of the Morbi incident, teams of Indian Navy and NDRF deployed.
Gujarat's Morbi Bridge Collapse: PM To Visit Bridge Collapse Site In Gujarat Today: 10 PointsPrime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in poll-bound Gujarat on Sunday, will be in Morbi today, where a bridge collapse led to the death of 134people.
Gujarat | PM Modi chaired a high level meeting to review the situation in Morbi, at Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar earlier today.
- ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2022
He was briefed about ongoing rescue operations at the site. PM once again emphasised on ensuring that those affected get all possible assistance. pic.twitter.com/f72VZr4N1l
