Flags at half-mast as India’s Gujarat mourns deadly bridge collapse

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MORBI, India - India’s Gujarat state on Wednesday mourned the death of 135 people from a bridge collapse on the weekend, with the national flag at half-mast in government buildings and public functions, receptions and entertainment programmes cancelled.for a fourth day, a government control room said, though local officials said on Tuesday that only one person was believed to be missing still.

Morbi resident Ashok Bhai Jindani, 55, lit incense before idols of gods in his footwear shop in the town centre which is packed with small businesses. “The shop owners here have opened their businesses after two days today. In the evening we will see if all of our neighbouring shops can come together and go to the civil hospital to pray together.”

He also instructed the authorities to stay in touch with the affected families to ensure they receive all possible help, according to a statement from his office.

 

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