As many as 35 people have lost their lives so far after a cable bridge collapsed on the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi on Sunday, state Minister Brijesh Merja said, who is present at the incident spot.
Taking to Twitter, the Home Minister said he is "deeply saddened" by the accident which took place earlier in the day when the bridge, which was recently reopened for the public after renovation, collapsed as it could not bear the weight of the people standing on it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives after a cable bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi with several feared dead.
PM Modi has asked Gujarat Chief Minister for close monitoring of the situation and delivery of all possible help to the affected persons after cable bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi .
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