Rajkot: The death toll in the suspension bridge accident in Gujarat’s Morbi has reached 141. It is reported that the death toll may rise. Meanwhile, the official confirmation is that 12 family members of Rajkot MP Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundaria are among the dead. The MP himself informed the media about this.
The renovated bridge was opened to the public five days ago. The bridge spanned the Machchu River in Morbia. The accident took place at 6.30 pm yesterday. About 500 people were on the bridge when the accident happened. It is suspected that more than a hundred people fell into the river.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reached the accident site. The Prime Minister’s road show was going to be held in the state today as the assembly elections were around the corner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has canceled his road show in Gujarat today. Meanwhile, this great disaster is happening. The government had already stated yesterday that it is taking responsibility for the accident.
The National Disaster Response Force, Navy, locals and other government departments are continuing the rescue operation. The central government announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the injured. The state government has also announced Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased.
The state government announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the family members of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the injured. This was announced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Within fifteen minutes of the disaster, rescue operations were started under the leadership of the police. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu and others expressed condolences over the incident.
Meanwhile, Morbi Municipal Committee CEO SV Sala said that although the reconstruction was completed, the fitness certificate was not received. According to eyewitnesses, around 500 people were on the bridge which could carry 150 people at the time of the accident.
