News

Bridge Collapsed In India Kills Several, Sends Dozens Into River

Officials in India reported that dozens of people have been killed after a cable bridge carrying hundreds of people collapsed into a river.

According to state officials, at least 60 people were killed when a bridge collapsed over the Machchu River on Sunday evening in the western Indian state of Gujarat.

After the incident, several individuals were hurt and got stuck under the bridge. Officials worried that the death toll could rise.

“People fell in the river and there are casualties. We don’t have the numbers yet. The rescue operations are going on.”

— Rahul Tripathi, a senior police official

ABC News reported that the collapse happened in Morbi, India. Local officials stated that the bridge had just reopened after four days of renovation. They also added that the bridge could not support the weight of the people standing on it.

For your information, during the 19th century, under British rule, they constructed the 230-meter-long historic bridge.

Besides, approximately 400 people were on the bridge when it collapsed, according to witnesses cited by local media.

In addition, a number of women and children can be seen clutching on the cables in an attempt to save themselves from slipping into the river.

However, it is uncertain how many individuals were on the bridge at the time of its collapse.

Sources: ABC News, Metro

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

SEACare 2025 Solidifies Malaysia’s Leadership in Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Landscape

Malaysia’s commitment to transforming its healthcare system takes centre stage this week as SEACare 2025,… Read More

1 day ago

Drop: A First Date That Turns Into a Psychological Minefield

What happens when trust, trauma, and tequila meet at the same table?  That’s the unnerving… Read More

1 day ago

SME Bank Collaborates with Autism Cafe Project to Empower Autistic Entrepreneurs

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (“SME Bank”) has partnered with The Autism Cafe… Read More

1 day ago

Pahlawan Malaysia 2025: Malaysia’s Premier Obstacle Sports Competition Set to Energize the Nation at the Curve, Mutiara Damansara

The Malaysia Obstacle Race Sports Association is proud to announce Pahlawan Malaysia 2025, the premier… Read More

1 day ago

Tesla Malaysia is Celebrating the ‘Earth Week’ to Rewards Owners in Conjunction with a ‘Refer and Win’ Campaign

Embracing the mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla Malaysia launches the… Read More

1 day ago

Malaysia’s Viper Niza Racing On The Winners’ Podium At The 12 Hours Of Spa Francorchamps

Malaysians Douglas Khoo, Dominic Ang and Melvin Moh raced to a podium finish at last… Read More

1 day ago

This website uses cookies.