In the western Indian state of Gujarat, a cable bridge collapsed into a river on Sunday evening (local time), killing at least 60 people and injuring many more, according to local media.
Officials told the local media that when the bridge in the state’s Morbi district collapsed, more than a hundred people were thrown into the Machchu river.
Officials worry that the death toll may increase because it was unclear how many people were on the bridge at the time.
According to state minister Brijesh Merja, 60 individuals have already passed away and 17 have been admitted to hospitals.
The colonial-era bridge from the 19th century just underwent repair.
According to officials, the bridge collapsed because there were too many people using it.
“A number of people plunged into the river as a result of the bridge collapse. There is a rescue effort under way “The Press Trust of India news agency cited Merja as stating.
“According to accounts, several persons have been hurt. Hospitals are being rushing to receive them.”
Social media videos displayed distressed individuals hanging to the partially submerged bridge, while another displayed individuals swimming to safety.
Rescue efforts are under way, and teams from the National Disaster Response Force are their route to the scene, according to local media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his “deep sadness at the incident” while on a three-day visit to his home state of Gujarat.
His office promised compensation for the departed families and urged prompt rescue operations.
India bridge collapse results in at least 60 fatalities and several injuries.
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