India bridge collapse: 60 people dead after hundreds plunge into river

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A suspension bridge has collapsed in India's western Gujarat state. Sky's ashnahurynag says it's unclear how many people were on the bridge at the time - but at least 40 people have been killed according to local officials. More here:

Officials said the victims are mostly local people who were visiting the bridge for recreational purposes.

The bridge gave way as it could not handle the number of people on it, officials told the Press Trust India.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Gujarat for a three-day visit, said he has directed the state chief minister to mobilise teams urgently for the rescue operation.

 

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ashnahurynag Maybe they should spend there money on inspections of there bridges instead of a space programme then this and the others wouldn't of happened?

ashnahurynag God help them

ashnahurynag So sad.

ashnahurynag Sunak waiting to find out if they’re the right type of Indian before issuing a public show of sympathy.

ashnahurynag Sad, sad event.

ashnahurynag Damn 😔🙏🏽

ashnahurynag Building standards for some of these countries are terrible, putting their people’s lives at risk. How terribly sad.

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