The Number of Deaths from Bridge Collapse in India Raised to 141
Hundreds of people fell into the Macchu River after a suspension bridge collapsed in Gujarat, India. While the loss of life increased to 141 in the incident, it was reported that about 100 people were treated.
It was stated that the death toll increased to 141 as a result of the collapse of the suspension bridge in the city of Morbi, in the Gujarat state of India, and about 100 people were treated.
According to the news of the India-based NDTV channel; reported that the maintenance work of the collapsed suspension bridge was done by a private company, but it was opened to visitors ahead of schedule.
On the other hand, it was also shared that the company did not receive a certificate of conformity for the Bridge from the authorities.
In the news in India; announced that there were about 500 people on the bridge and that the crowd gathered there for the Chhath festival. It was also stated that the bridge could only lift the weight of 125 people.
