Congress leaders have reached there. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot also reaching there. We will try to help. We do not want to do any politics in this and we do not want to blame anyone right now. When the inquiry report comes out we will see when that happens, Congress chief Mallikarjun Khar
With over 130 casualties in the Morbi bridge collapse mishap in Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took note of the situation again and visited the city collector's office on Monday.
Prominent world leaders on Monday extended heartfelt condolences to India on the loss of precious lives in the tragic incident of the bridge collapse in Morbi, Gujarat.
An FIR has been registered against the maintenance and management agencies of the Morbi Bridge, under Sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), and 114 (abettor present when offense is committed) of the India Penal Code.
"Everything happened within seconds. I saw people hanging on to the bridge and later falling into the water as their grip loosened and they slipped into the water. It was really heartwrenching. A 7-month pregnant woman also died in the bridge collapse. It shattered me to the core," an eye
The National Disaster Response Force has already reached the spot and rescue operations are underway after the unfortunate incident which claimed the lives of over 60 persons.
"Deeply saddened by the tragedy that has struck us with the collapse of the suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat. I appeal to the @INCGujarat workers to extend every possible assistance in rescue work & helping the wounded. My condolences & prayers are with the bereaved families,"
"More than 60 people have died. 17 people are admitted to the hospital at the moment. The Chief Minister is coming. The incident took place at around 6.40 pm," the Minister told ANI.