At 6:40 pm on Oct 30, Morbi bridge on Machhu river in Gujarat collapsed leading to the death of more than 140 people and injuring several others
Morbi Bridge Collapse: Multiple Fatalities
Around 300 people were reportedly present on the bridge on the occasion of Chhath Puja causing the suspension wires to snap, leading to collapse of bridge
Gujarat Bridge Collapse During Chhath Puja
CCTV footage showed the exact moment when the Morbi bridge collapsed
Morbi Bridge Collapse video
Gujarat’s Morbi bridge closed for the past 3 years was re-opened a few days back on Gujarati New Year (Oct 26) soon after repairs. Reportedly, No safety audit was done
Gujarat Bridge Collapse: No Safety Audit
NDRF started the rescue operations immediately after the incident. Later, they were joined by Army, Navy and Air force personnel
177 people have been rescued out of which 19 are undergoing treatment
Morbi Bridge Rescue Operations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation for the victims of Gujarat Bridge Tragedy
-Rs 2 Lakh for kin of deceased -Rs 50,000 for those injured
Ex-Gratia For Morbi Bridge Victims
FIR was lodged under sections:
-304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) -308 (intentional act causing death) -114 (abettor present when offence committed)
Gujarat Bridge Collapse: FIR Lodged
The 230-metre-long Gujarat bridge, locally known as 'Julto Pul', was built in the 19th century during British India and was inaugurated on 20 February, 1879
Gujarat Bridge's History
SIT has been formed for probing the incident. Multiple people still remain missing while the search operations are on as on Oct 31