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Updated November 1st, 2022 at 09:45 IST

Morbi Bridge Collapse: PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to review situation

A nearly century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi city collapsed on the evening of October 30 due to which several people standing on it fell into the river, officials said. As of now, 132 persons have lost their lives. While multiple agencies are undertaking rescue operations, a 5-member committee has also been constituted to probe the tragedy.

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12: 54 IST, November 1st 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation regarding the Morbi brideg collapse. He convened the meeting at Gujarat Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. The prime minister has been on a three-day election tour to Gujarat, and is expected to leave Tuesday. He outstayed the visit due to the collpase of the bridge overseeing the Machchhu river, that claimed lives of 130. 

 

12: 33 IST, November 1st 2022

US President Joe Biden on Monday expressed solidarity with the families of the victims of Gujarat's Morbi bridge collapse incident.  "Today, our hearts are with India. Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the bridge collapse, and join the people of Gujarat in mourning the loss of too many lives cut short," Biden said in a statement. "The United States and India are indispensable partners, with deep bonds between our citizens. In this difficult hour, we will continue to stand with and support the Indian people," he added. 

As many as 130 people are being reported dead in the harrowing incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.

 

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11: 50 IST, October 31st 2022

A day after 134 persons died in a bridge collapse in Morbi, the Ahmedabad civic body on Monday decided to restrict the number of persons on the pedestrian-only Atal Bridge on the Sabarmati River in the city to 3,000 per hour, an official said.

The 300-metre long and 14-metre wide Atal Bridge, which connects the flower garden on the western-end of the riverfront and the upcoming arts and culture centre on the eastern-end, has become a huge attraction for people since it was commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 27.

"Though the bridge is capable of bearing the weight of nearly 12,000 persons, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has decided to limit the number of visitors on the Atal Bridge in view of the Morbi bridge tragedy," the civic-run Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd, which manages the structure, said in a statement.

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10: 54 IST, October 31st 2022

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court in connection with the bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi. Through the PIL, a demand has been made to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under a retired SC judge. 

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10: 31 IST, October 31st 2022

After the Gujarat accident, the UP government ordered to ensure the safety standards of all types of bridges in the state.

 

10: 08 IST, October 31st 2022

On Republic's Debate at 10, Arnab spoke to the families of victims of the bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi. 

 

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9: 46 IST, October 31st 2022

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel announced that the state will observe statewide mourning in the wake of the bridge collapse tragedy in Morbi on November 2. The national flag will be flown at half-mast on govt buildings in the state and no functions/entertainment programs will be held. 

 

9: 19 IST, October 31st 2022

Former Gujarat Deputy CM Nitin Patel shrugged responsibility off the BJP government's shoulder, saying, "Renovation & opening of the bridge was done by Morbi administration. Gujarat govt didn't have any role in it, direct or indirect. The old bridge was small & made for private use, but was opened to the public for tourist movement." 

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9: 06 IST, October 31st 2022

On Republic, Editor-in-Chief convenes debate on the tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi. Tune in to watch:- 

 

8: 52 IST, October 31st 2022

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a tweet said, "My heart goes out to the people of India today, as recovery efforts continue following yesterday’s tragic bridge collapse. We’re wishing a full recovery to the injured, and we’re keeping the loved ones of the victims in our thoughts during this difficult time."

 

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8: 31 IST, October 31st 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in Morbi at Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar earlier today.


 

8: 22 IST, October 31st 2022

Rescue operations have been called off for today and will resume on Tuesday morning. The searches for the missing persons will be carried out by teams of the Indian Navy.

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8: 15 IST, October 31st 2022

As Gujarat witnessed a tragic incident following a hanging bridge collapse in Morbi, Poland Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Monday conveyed his deepest condolences to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

"I am devastated with the tragedy in Gujarat. On behalf of the government of Poland I am sending my deepest condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We mourn all the victims and suffer together with their families and all the people of India," Morawiecki said.

 

7: 29 IST, October 31st 2022

 

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7: 21 IST, October 31st 2022

Arrangements are being made for the PM to arrive in Morbi by the afternoon. He is expected to visit the site of the collapse and civil hospital.

6: 57 IST, October 31st 2022

As and when we get evidence, police will nab the accused further. We have also formed a Special Investigation team pertaining to the incident, said Ashok Yadav, IG, Rajkot range during the press briefing on the Morbi bridge collapse.

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6: 24 IST, October 31st 2022

The Gujarat Police held a press briefing on the Morbi bridge collapse that claimed the lives of 132 people. Silent on the scam, the police during the briefing self-patted itself for probe after the arrest of 9 in the case.

 

6: 17 IST, October 31st 2022

Shops in Morbi remained closed today as the city mourns the death of 132 people in yesterday's suspension bridge collapse To pay respects to the deceased, many establishments in Morbi remained closed today, said a local.

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5: 51 IST, October 31st 2022

As per sources, approx 300 Army personnel deployed in search and rescue operations at the incident site. Army columns equipped with Engineer Stores are assisting NDRF, SDRF, IN, and Coast Guard in rescue operations and assisting civil admin and police in crowd management and security. 

5: 32 IST, October 31st 2022

Republic accesses ill-fated Morbi bridge's inauguration video from days before the collapse, by contractor Oreva's supremo, allegedly without fitness certificate.

 

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5: 28 IST, October 31st 2022

Nine arrests were made in the collapse of a bridge in Gujarat's Morbi. Police to address the media at 5:30 pm.  

5: 19 IST, October 31st 2022

Girish Sarya, former Chief Officer, Morbi Nagarpalika speaks to Republic on the bridge collapse that claimed the lives of over 130 people. "No, the company did not confirm renovation during my tenure." 

 

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5: 00 IST, October 31st 2022

CONFRONTED: Republic questions Gujarat CM on the bridge collapse in Morbi. Bhupendra Patel continues to be silent. Watch here:- 

 

4: 58 IST, October 31st 2022

'If something has happened I personally apologise,' says police on manhandling of Republic's crew for asking questions from the Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel. Manhandler averts questions and keeps repeating, 'Main yaheen se hoon (I am from here). 

 

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4: 51 IST, October 31st 2022

"When they asked you, you should have moved," says police, after Republic was heckled for asking questions from Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel on the bridge collapse in Morbi. 

 

4: 47 IST, October 31st 2022

Republic's crew was physically targeted after questioning the Chief Minister of Gujarat over the Morbi Bridge Collapse. Tune in to Republic to watch LIVE:- 

 

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4: 43 IST, October 31st 2022

Republic's cameras moved aside as the channel's crew ask questions about the bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi. 

 

4: 31 IST, October 31st 2022

After the bridge collapse in Morbi, Republic questions Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel on why the owners of Oreva have not been named in the FIR. 

 

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4: 12 IST, October 31st 2022

Two linked to Oreva Group, the company entrusted with the upkeep of the bridge in Gujarat's Morbi, have been arrested, Republic learned from sources. Catch all the LIVE updates here:- 

 

4: 06 IST, October 31st 2022

In Gujarat's Banaskantha to lay the foundation stone of projects, PM Modi said that he was in dilemma if or not he should come after a bridge collapse in Morbi killed more than 100 people. "But it was due to your love that with a heavy heart I came here. Through one program, we are going to kickstart many developmental projects," he said. 

 

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3: 59 IST, October 31st 2022

Undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital, an injured survivor of the bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi recounts the harrowing moment when the suspension bridge collapsed and how he saved himself. 

 

3: 45 IST, October 31st 2022

Prime Minister of Israel Yair Lapid said that the 'thoughts and prayers of all Israelis are with the people of India following yesterday’s devastating bridge collapse in Gujarat'.

 

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3: 36 IST, October 31st 2022

Republic reports from the headquarters of the Group in Ahmedabad. The building is abandoned, and no one is willing to speak on the tragedy. The Chief Executive Officer is yet to be traced as his whereabouts are still unknown. 

 

3: 36 IST, October 31st 2022

In 2012,  Jaysukh Odhavji became the head of the Oreva Group. The company has businesses in 45 countries and it employs 7,000 people of whom 5,000 are women.  It has a turnover of nearly Rs 800 crore. 

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2: 47 IST, October 31st 2022

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed sincere condolences to India on the collapse of the Morbi bridge.

 

2: 36 IST, October 31st 2022

Veteran politician and ex-Gujarat CM Shankarsinh Vaghela visited the persons injured in the Morbi bridge collapse.

 

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2: 29 IST, October 31st 2022

The US Embassy stated, "The U.S. Mission in India is deeply saddened by the news of the collapse of a suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat. Our condolences go out to the victims and families of this terrible tragedy." 

 

2: 17 IST, October 31st 2022

The NDRF issued a press release on the joint rescue operation after the bridge in Gujarat's Morbi collapsed. 

 

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1: 57 IST, October 31st 2022

As per sources, a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory has reached the site of the Morbi bridge collapse. 

1: 54 IST, October 31st 2022

Here are details about the team deployed for relief and rescue operations at the Morbi bridge accident site since yesterday.

 

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1: 52 IST, October 31st 2022

The police has detained the ticket collectors, security guard of the bridge and other low-level employees of the Overa Group. While they are being questioned as of now, they are expected to be formally arrested soon. 

1: 37 IST, October 31st 2022

Commenting on the Morbi tragedy, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar remarked, "It is a sad incident. Many people have died. It was an old bridge which was repaired recently. Government should look into it." 

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1: 34 IST, October 31st 2022

"We have held a couple of people from the management and are questioning them," Rahul Tripathi, SP Morbi told the media. 

 

1: 31 IST, October 31st 2022

8 persons related to the Oreva Group have been detained by the Gujarat Police in connection with the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy.

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1: 31 IST, October 31st 2022

Indian Youth Congress is going to organize a candle march at 6 pm today to pay tribute to the dead in the tragic accident of Morbi Cable Bridge in Gujarat. The march will begin from the IYC office on 5, Raisina Road towards Jantar Mantar Road. 

1: 27 IST, October 31st 2022

Speaking to the media after reaching Ahmedabad, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot remarked, "The Morbi incident is an example of negligence. A mere investigation will not work, the guilty should be punished. The compensation being given now is insufficient. Those responsible for this negligence should be punished." 

 

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1: 22 IST, October 31st 2022

PM Modi is going to visit Morbi on Tuesday. He has also cancelled all his political programmes. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel tweeted, "The Prime Minister will visit Morbi tomorrow afternoon on 1st." 

 

1: 02 IST, October 31st 2022

As per the NDRF, the death toll increased to 133. 1 person continues to be missing. 

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12: 37 IST, October 31st 2022

Authorities examined the snapped suspension cable.

 

12: 33 IST, October 31st 2022

Here is the list of the persons who lost their lives in the Morbi bridge collapse:

 

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12: 22 IST, October 31st 2022

Multiple agencies, assisted by local residents, continued rescue operations in the Machchhu river in Gujarat.

 

12: 22 IST, October 31st 2022

At the periphery of the now-collapsed bridge, Republic's Priyanka Sharma found a strewn ticket, snapped cables and a rusted frame among the belongings of people, like a child's shoe. Republic is covering the event from the ground.

 

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11: 53 IST, October 31st 2022

Russian president Vladimir Putin extended condolences on the loss of lives in the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy. 

 

11: 34 IST, October 31st 2022

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel takes stock of the ongoing rescue operation in Morbi.

 

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11: 20 IST, October 31st 2022

CCTV footage with Republic TV shows the moment of the Morbi bridge's collapse.

 

11: 00 IST, October 31st 2022

Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba remarked, "I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident of bridge collapse in Morbi, Gujarat. We extend heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of India on the loss of precious lives. Our thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved families." 

 

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10: 59 IST, October 31st 2022

The expanse of rescue operations and the mangled remains of the Morbi suspension bridge is evident as Republic TV reported from the site of the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy.

 

 

10: 30 IST, October 31st 2022

Republic TV accessed the agreement between the Oreva Group and the Morbi Municipality pertaining to the bridge which collapsed on Sunday.

 

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10: 30 IST, October 31st 2022

According to sources, 675 tickets were sold for the bridge today, which is almost five times its carrying capacity. At least 60 people have been killed in the bridge collapse tragedy.

10: 25 IST, October 31st 2022

Commenting on the Morbi bridge collapse, Congress president Mallkarjun Kharge stated, "On behalf of the Congress party and the party, I express my profound grief. I hope the families of the deceased find peace". He also demanded an inquiry headed by a sitting HC or SC judge. 

 

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10: 19 IST, October 31st 2022

Morbi Municipality Chief Officer Sandeep Singh Zala admitted to Republic TV that the bridge which collapsed wasn't given fitness clearance. He said, "It was outsourced. It was given to them for maintenance and operation. It was given to the Ajanta Oreva company on March 7". "They started the bridge during holiday time without intimating us," he added. 

 

10: 16 IST, October 31st 2022

"As per info received from local admin, 132 bodies were recovered and 2 are still missing. Search op is on to trace them. 5 teams of NDRF deployed. SDRF, Fire Brigade, Army, and Garud commandos are also there. It's a matter of time and search op will end soon," NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi said.

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10: 14 IST, October 31st 2022

PM condoled the loss of lives in the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy. On this occasion, he said, "After Morbi Tragedy struck, every citizen of the country started praying for the victims of the accident. Locals are stepping forward to extend help at the accident spot and hospital. This is the strength of unity". 

 

9: 57 IST, October 31st 2022

FIR was filed by Morbi B Division Police Inspector Prakashbhai Dekavadiya against maintenance and management agencies of the bridge, u/s 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide) and 114 (abettor present when offence is committed) of the IPC.

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9: 28 IST, October 31st 2022

"Deeply saddened by loss of many lives due to collapse of cable bridge in Morbi, Gujarat. Our thoughts and deepest condolences to family and friends of the deceased & injured. Our hearts are with people of Gujarat," Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner to India said. 

9: 25 IST, October 31st 2022

 

UNGA president Csaba Kőrösi expressed deep sorrow at the collapse of the bridge in Morbi.

 

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9: 19 IST, October 31st 2022

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal cancelled all his programmes scheduled for today owing to the Morbi bridge collapse. He was set to participate in a roadshow in Adampur for the bypoll. 

9: 10 IST, October 31st 2022

Drones are being used to help in the search and rescue operation in Morbi, following the incident of the Morbi bridge collapse.

 

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9: 04 IST, October 31st 2022

Republic TV is reporting from the site of the mangled bridge in Gujarat's Morbi, where the death toll has risen to 132 and multiple agencies are carrying on rescue operations.

 

8: 59 IST, October 31st 2022

"Such a number of casualties in one area is a first for us. Usually, it is an incident of boat capsizing. The only challenge is that this is muddy water that causes visibility issues when our divers go underwater," VVN Prasanna Kumar, NDRF Commandant stated. 

 

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8: 52 IST, October 31st 2022

"Rajkot Fire Brigade deployed 6 boats, 6 ambulances, 2 rescue vans and 60 jawans. A total of 20 rescue boats from Baroda, Ahmedabad, Gondal, Jamnagar, Kutch are working.12 fire tenders, rescue vans and over 15 ambulances are here," Rajkot Chief Fire Officer Ilesh Kher said. 

8: 41 IST, October 31st 2022

Rajkot District Collector Arun Mahesh Babu stated, "Two teams of SDRF are here, one local team from NDRF and another from Baroda are here. Army, Air Force, Fire Dept and Municipality teams are here. Their coordination is good." 

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8: 38 IST, October 31st 2022

"I can't describe it in words. There were children as well. I helped people as members of my own family. I also gave my vehicle to carry bodies to the hospital. The admin also helped too. I never saw anything like this ever," says Haseena, an eyewitness to the Morbi tragedy stated.

 

8: 33 IST, October 31st 2022

Rescue operations are likely to conclude in some time in connection with the Morbi bridge collapse. The rescue boats are being called back. Search is on for two people who are reported to be missing.

 

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8: 32 IST, October 31st 2022

Search and rescue operations underway in Morbi where 132 people died after a cable bridge collapsed yesterday.

 

8: 17 IST, October 31st 2022

"I sell tea there every Sunday. People were hanging from cables and then slipped down. I didn't sleep and helped people the entire night. It was heart-wrenching to see a 7-8-month-pregnant woman die. Never saw anything like that in my life," says an eye-witness of the Morbi bridge collapse. 

 

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8: 10 IST, October 31st 2022

Indian Army teams deployed in Morbi, Gujarat carried out search and rescue operations for survivors of the mishap. All three defence services have deployed their teams for search operations. Three Indian Coast Guard teams consisting of divers, equipment, boats and other material have been deployed on-site at Morbi since last night.

 

7: 55 IST, October 31st 2022

Speaking at a function in Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated, "In an accident yesterday, many people lost their lives. I express my condolences towards the family members of those who lost their lives in that unfortunate accident. I pray to God that may the souls of the deceased rest in peace." 

 

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7: 55 IST, October 31st 2022

Commenting on the Morbi bridge tragedy, UP CM Yogi Adityanath stated, "The loss of life in this accident is very sad and heartbreaking. My condolences are with the bereaved families. Praying to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed souls a place at his feet and speedy recovery to the injured." 

 

7: 51 IST, October 31st 2022

Addressing the media, Gujarat HM Harsh Sanghavi remarked, "As of now, the rescue operation is going on. When such an incident takes place, the priority of the government is to rescue people. This incident took place at 6.30 pm. Patients were rushed to the hospital from 6.50 pm onwards. The district administration and the state government ensured that ambulances and a team of doctors from even nearby districts reached the spot. Considering the kind of incident, the CM instructed hospitals in all nearby districts to make preparations."

He added, "All private hospitals in Morbi received directions from the government that the treatment of any victim who is brought to the hospital should commence immediately. The necessary procedure will be completed by the government. All doctors of Morbi's private hospitals were engaged in this and the treatment of many people is going on. Arrangements were made to transfer patients to Rajkot if required. Considering the gravity of the situation, the CM formed a high-powered committee while leaving Ahmedabad."

"The entire high-powered committee is investigating the incident since 2 am in the night. They will conduct the probe today and for the next few days here. Along with this, the agency which was responsible for the maintenance of the bridge has been booked under IPC sections 304, 308 and 114. Until now, a total of 132 persons have lost their lives in this accident," he elaborated.

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7: 31 IST, October 31st 2022

Briefing the media, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi remarked, "Everyone worked all through the night. Navy, NDRF, Air Force and Army reached quickly. More than 200 persons have worked the entire night (for search and rescue operations)." 

7: 18 IST, October 31st 2022

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi is present at the accident spot. 

 

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7: 13 IST, October 31st 2022

Condoling the Morbi bridge collapse, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "My condolences to those who have passed away in Morbi Bridge collapse. Praying for a quick recovery for the injured. Compensation isn’t enough, the BJP government must prosecute the culprits. The bridge was reportedly opened after renovation just 5 days ago." 

 

6: 54 IST, October 31st 2022

Republic TV is LIVE from the site of the Morbi bridge collapse.

 

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6: 49 IST, October 31st 2022

A 5-member team, comprising IAS officer and AMC commissioner Rajkumar Beniwal, chief engineer of quality control department in Road and Building in Gandhinagar KM Patel, HOD structural engineering department with LD Engineering College Dr. Gopal Tank, secratary road and housing Sandip Vasava and CID (crime) IG Subhash Trivedi, will investigate the bridge tragedy. 

6: 47 IST, October 31st 2022

Early morning visuals from Morbi Civil Hospital where the patients injured in the Morbi cable bridge collapse are admitted.

 

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6: 43 IST, October 31st 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a three-day tour to Gujarat and Rajasthan has decided to cancel his roadshow to be held in Ahmedabad on Monday in the wake of the Morbi cable bridge collapse incident in which over 100 people lost their lives on Sunday evening. Late on Sunday evening, the BJP Gujarat media cell informed that "The Page Committee Sneh Milan program to be held in the virtual presence of Prime Minister Modi has been postponed". Speaking to ANI, BJP Gujarat media convenor, Dr. Yagnesh Dave confirmed the news that there shall be no programs of celebration to be held tomorrow in the wake of the Morbi tragedy where many are feared dead, including women, children, and the elderly. 

6: 36 IST, October 31st 2022

Republic TV is LIVE from outside the Civil Hospital in Morbi where the victims of the bridge collapse have been admitted.

 

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6: 36 IST, October 31st 2022

"The rescue operation is still underway. Indian Army had reached here around 3 at night. We are trying to recover the bodies. Teams of NDRF are also carrying out rescue operation," Major Gaurav, Indian Army stated.

 

6: 30 IST, October 31st 2022

The renovation of the bridge had just culminated a week ago. It was three days ago that the bridge was opened to the public once again. Sources have now informed Republic that around 675 tickets were sold for the Morbi hanging bridge, which is five times the carrying capacity. The bridge was meant for carrying just 150 people.

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6: 27 IST, October 31st 2022

"Prime Minister's Office has extended massive support to carry out the rescue operation. SDRF and Police are already at the site. Cases under sections 304, 308 and 114 of IPC have been registered on the management team of the bridge," Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said. 

6: 20 IST, October 31st 2022

More than 100 deaths due to the Morbi bridge collapse have been reported till early morning. Around 177 people have been rescued. 19 people are under treatment. Army, Navy, Air Force, NDRF, Fire Brigade are conducting search operations, the Gujarat Information Department revealed. 

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12: 43 IST, October 31st 2022

In a shocking development, sources have told Republic TV that the final certification for reopening the Morbi bridge after the renovation was pending. However, 650 tickets were sold on Sunday. 

12: 40 IST, October 31st 2022

After visiting the Morbi disaster site, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reached the Morbi Collector's office and held a meeting with the higher officials and took stock of the situation and gave proper guidance.

 

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12: 30 IST, October 31st 2022

Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat President Gopal Italia and the party's national joint general secretary Isudan Gadhvi meet injured people at Morbi civil hospital.

 

12: 30 IST, October 31st 2022

"Extremely saddened by the loss of precious lives in the accident caused by the collapse of the bridge in Morbi, Gujarat. My condolences to the families of those deceased, prayers for recovery of injured as the State and Central agencies continue with rescue operation," Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said,

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12: 24 IST, October 31st 2022

As per sources, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi will be camping out in Morbi till the last person isn't rescued. Arrangements are being made for the same.

12: 05 IST, October 31st 2022

According to sources, 80 people have been identified who are missing right now. Volunteers and official divers are looking for them in the river.

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11: 57 IST, October 30th 2022

An official said that the bridge can take a load of 100 to 150 people if they keep moving. However, sources have told Republic Media Network that more than 400 tickets were sold. 

11: 50 IST, October 30th 2022

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday met the people who were injured in the Mordi bridge collapse incident. 

 

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11: 40 IST, October 30th 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress MP Digvijaya Singh will be going to Morbi on Monday, where a bridge collaged killing more than 60 people. The grand old party has cancelled its yatras for tomorrow.

11: 36 IST, October 30th 2022

According to sources, around 400 tickets were sold for the Morbi hanging bridge which is way above the carrying capacity.

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11: 25 IST, October 30th 2022

An Indian Army team from an artillery brigade near Dhrangdhra including doctors and paramedical staff has already reached the accident site in Morbi and taking part in rescue and relief operations. Another Army team with doctors and other relief materials are reaching the site shortly, Defence officials said.

11: 18 IST, October 30th 2022

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday asked if the collapse of the suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi district, in which at least 60 persons have died, was an "act of God or an act of fraud".

Singh, who issued several tweets on the incident, was playing on the phrase that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reportedly used at a rally while lampooning the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal after the Vivekananda Road flyover collapsed in Kolkata on March 31, 2016, killing many.

"Modi ji, is the Morbi bridge accident an Act of God or Act of Fraud? Singh tweeted while quoting a 2016 news report.

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11: 08 IST, October 30th 2022

 

11: 02 IST, October 30th 2022

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has reached Morbi and is taking stock of the situation.

At least 60 people were killed after a suspension bridge over a river collapsed.

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10: 56 IST, October 30th 2022

NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi said that two more teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are being airlifted from Vadodara airport to Rajkot airport for rescue operations after a bridge collapse in Morbi.

 

10: 50 IST, October 30th 2022

Amid the bridge collapse in Morbi in which over 60 people have died, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his scheduled roadshow on October 31.

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10: 32 IST, October 30th 2022

"A total of 170 people were rescued by the district administration and the rescue team besides that, the rescue team of the surrounding districts of Rajkot, Surendranagar have reached the place of the incident," Morbi Collector said.

10: 24 IST, October 30th 2022

Rescue operations by the SDRF team, firefighters and rescue teams are going on in Morbi, where the bridge collapsed. Besides this, teams of NDRF, SRPF platoon as well as Navy, Air Force and Army personnel are fast reaching the spot, Gujarat CMO said.

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10: 09 IST, October 30th 2022

 

10: 00 IST, October 30th 2022

Chief Ministers of West and Delhi have condoled the loss of lives in the tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi. 

 

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9: 56 IST, October 30th 2022

Two separate investigations will be carried out into the Morbi bridge collapse, in which more than 60 people died. Gujarat Police and the state government will probe the matter.

9: 54 IST, October 30th 2022

Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that he is "deeply saddened" by the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy. "I appeal to the Gujarat Congress workers to extend every possible assistance in rescue work & helping the wounded. My condolences & prayers are with the bereaved families," he said.

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9: 50 IST, October 30th 2022

Gujarat Panchayat Minister Brijesh Merja, who is present at the incident spot, said that more than 60 people have died in the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy.

Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya, BJP MP from Rajkot, also said, "More than 60 bodies recovered, of which more are of children, women and elderly. Rest have been rescued; the NDRF rescue operation is underway. We are taking this matter very seriously, it's very saddening."

 

9: 46 IST, October 30th 2022

CPI leader Binoy Viswam has hit out at the BJP over the bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi city on Sunday in which at least 32 people were killed, claiming that it points to the "gross negligence" of the state government.

The nearly century-old suspension bridge on the Machchhu river collapsed around 6.30 pm owing to too many people on it following its reopening just four days ago after renovation. 

"Cable bridge collapse in Gujarat points to the gross negligence of the BJP government. Its repair was said to be done five days back. Where from the contractors got this courage? The compensation needs to be increased. A reliable enquiry should take place to unveil political involvement," Viswam tweeted.
 

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9: 40 IST, October 30th 2022

"I am saddened to hear about the collapse of the bridge at Morbi. May God give peace to the departed soul and give strength to his family to bear this grief and heal the injured at the earliest," former Chief Minister of Gujarat Shankersinh Vaghela said.

9: 35 IST, October 30th 2022
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9: 35 IST, October 30th 2022

A five-member committee is being formed to investigate the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy. The committee will include, IAS Rajukumar Beniwal, Chief Engineer (Quality Control) KM Patel, HOD Structural Engineer, Dr Gopal Tank and Sandeep Vasava and Subhash Trivedi of the CID crime branch.

A bridge, nearly a century old, on the Machchhu river collapsed this evening. At least 35 people died in the incident.

The bridge, which was recently reopened for the public after renovation, collapsed as it could not bear the weight of the people, officials said. 

 

9: 30 IST, October 30th 2022

 

 

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9: 26 IST, October 30th 2022

"I am leaving for Morbi by cancelling all my upcoming events today. Direct monitoring of the situation and necessary coordination with the system will be achieved by reaching the site in person," CM Bhupendra Patel said.

He also said that the state government will provide Rs 4 lakhs to the family of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.

9: 23 IST, October 30th 2022

Three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been rushed to the bridge collapse site in Gujarat from Gandhinagar, Vadodara. Another team to be airlifted, DG Atul Karwal said.

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9: 19 IST, October 30th 2022

The death toll in  Gujarat's Morbi cable bridge collapse has reached 35,  Gujarat Minister Brijesh Merja said.

"We are really saddened by the tragedy in Morbi. PM Modi called me to ask about the situation and Gujarat CM is taking stock too. Local leaders are also working to help the injured people," said Gujarat Panchayat Minister Brijesh Merja, who is present at the incident spot.

9: 19 IST, October 30th 2022

The disaster control room has released helpline number 02822 243300  specifically for the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy. People who are stuck or can't find their family members can contact this number for help.

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9: 15 IST, October 30th 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that he is deeply saddened by the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy. "I have spoken to Harsh Sanghvi, Minister of State for Home and other officials of Gujarat in this matter. Local administration is engaged in relief work with full readiness, NDRF is also reaching the spot soon. The administration has been directed to provide immediate treatment to the injured," he said.

 

9: 12 IST, October 30th 2022

A nearly century-old suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi city collapsed on Sunday evening due to which several people standing on it fell into the river, officials said.

The bridge, which was recently reopened for public after renovation, collapsed as it could not bear the weight of the people standing on it, they said.

"Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries. They are being rushed to hospitals," local MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja said.

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9: 12 IST, October 30th 2022

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that at least 7 people have died in the Morbi cable bridge collapse. 

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, the officials said. 

9: 12 IST, October 30th 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each of those who died in a bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi city.

Modi also spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other officials regarding the incident. He sought urgent mobilisation of teams for rescue operations, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

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Published October 30th, 2022 at 21:12 IST

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