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Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat to observe state-wide mourning on Nov 2 | Updates

Gujarat bridge collapse Updates: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a state-wide mourning to be observed on November 2.

Edited By : Raju Kumar, Hritika Mitra
Ahmedabad
Updated on: October 31, 2022 23:53 IST
The rescue operation is still underway
Image Source : PTI The rescue operation is still underway

Gujarat bridge collapse Updates: The police arrested 9 persons on Monday while a case against firms tasked with the maintenance and operation of the British-era structure collapsed. The death toll stood at 134 at the end of the second day of rescue operations. PM Narendra Modi in Delhi chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation of the rescue operations. PM Modi, who is touring poll-bound Gujarat is expected to visit the site of the incident tomorrow (November 1). Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that state-wide mourning will be observed on Wednesday (November 2). 

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  • 11:26 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    US President Joe Biden expresses condolences to families of victims

    US President Joe Biden on Monday extended his deepest condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives in a bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi city. The more than a-century-old bridge, which had reopened five days back after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed on Sunday evening. Over 130 people have died so far in the accident.

  • 10:12 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Gujarat CM announces state mouning on November 2

  • 8:34 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    PM Modi reviews Morbi situation in high-level meeting

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in Morbi at Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar earlier today. Prime Minister was briefed on the rescue and relief operations that have been underway ever since the unfortunate mishap took place in Morbi. All aspects relating to the tragedy were discussed. Prime Minister once again emphasised ensuring that those affected get all possible assistance.

    India Tv - PM Modi reviews Morbi situation in high-level meeting

    Image Source : INDIA TVPM Modi reviews Morbi situation in high-level meeting

  • 7:54 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Visuals of the rescue operation in Morbi

  • 5:27 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    CPI demands probe on Gujarat bridge collapse incident

    The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Monday sought a comprehensive probe over the sudden collapse of the recently renovated bridge in Morbi city of Gujarat that claimed at least 134 lives. The party's national general secretary D Raja, on a visit to Chennai after he was elected to the top position at the party congress in Vijayawada this month, said the suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi city was recently renovated. "It is a very saddening incident. Several people have lost their lives and many have been seriously injured. I express heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the affected families on behalf of the CPI and my own behalf," he said.

  • 5:24 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    4 of maintenance company arrested

    4 employees of Oreva company which was responsible for maintenance and operation of the bridge have been arrested.

  • 5:06 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    WATCH | An injured survivor recounts the harrowing moment

    WATCH | An injured survivor recounts the harrowing moment when the suspension bridge collapsed and how he saved himself

  • 5:00 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Iranian Embassy in New Delhi expresses grief over Morbi bridge collapse

    Profound sorrow to hear the sad news of loss of many human lives due to the tragic Bridge collapse in Gujarat. We express our deepest condolence and sympathy to the families of the victims as well as the people of India. Hope their souls will rest in eternal peace.

     

  • 4:26 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Dalai Lama expresses grief over loss of lives in Gujarat bridge collapse

    The Dalai Lama on Monday extended his condolences to the families of those who died in the Morbi suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat.

  • 1:31 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Russian President Putin expresses condolences to families of Morbi bridge collapse victims

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives in a bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi city. Over 130 people have died so far in the accident. In a message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi which was published on the Kremlin website on Monday, Putin said, “Dear Ms President, dear Mr Prime Minister, please accept my heartfelt condolences over the tragic bridge collapse in the state of Gujarat. ”

  • 1:28 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Five children among 12 members of BJP MP's family dead

    News Agency quoted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Rajkot Mohanbhai Kundariya as saying that as many as 12 members of his family have died in the suspension bridge collapse incident.

  • 1:26 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Day before campaigning ends, Kejriwal calls off roadshow in Haryana's Adampur

    Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s roadshow in Haryana's Adampur on Monday for the upcoming bypolls has been cancelled. The decision comes in view of the Morbi bridge collapse in Gujarat, a senior party leader said. Kejriwal was to take out a roadshow in Adampur, a day before the campaigning ends for the November 3 bypolls there.

  • 1:22 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Morbi, Gujarat tomorrow, 1st November

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Morbi, Gujarat tomorrow, 1st November.

  • 12:56 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Seven members, including five children, of family in Jamnagar

    Seven members, including five children, of a family in Jaliya Devani village, Dhrol taluka in Jamnagar district died in the mishap yesterday. The bodies are being taken for their last rites.

  • 12:11 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Morbi Police arrests 9 people in connection with bridge collapse that claimed as many as 134 lives.

    Morbi Police arrested 9 people in connection with the historic bridge collapse that claimed as many as 134 lives.

  • 11:51 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

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

    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday took stock of the ongoing rescue operation in Morbi. 

  • 11:32 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    The death toll in Morbi suspension bridge collapse rises to 134

    The death toll in Morbi suspension bridge collapse rose to 134 , a senior Gujarat police official said, adding that the rescue operation was still underway.

  • 11:20 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Survivor recounts bridge collapse incident

    Injured of MorbiTragedy, admitted to City Hospital in Morbi. A man, Anil says, "My 2 daughters, wife, sister-in-law, my wife's aunt and her 3 sons were there; 2 of them were still there when bridge collapsed. My wife got injured in head. CT Scan done, report awaited."

    https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1586954190084984832

  • 10:31 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Rarely in my life, would I have experienced such pain: PM Modi

    "I am in Ekta Nagar but my mind is with the victims of Morbi. Rarely in my life, would I have experienced such pain. On one hand, there is a pain-riddled heart and on the other hand, there is the path to duty," said PM Narendra Modi in Kevadiya, Gujarat.

     

     

  • 9:33 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    I'm in Ekta Nagar but my heart is in Morbi, says PM Modi

    I'm in Ekta Nagar but my heart is in Morbi, said PM Modi at a public event in Gujarat. READ STORY

  • 9:15 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    12 fire tenders, rescue vans and over 15 ambulances are involved in search operation, says Ilesh Kher, Chief Fire Officer, Rajkot

    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 conducting search. 12 fire tenders, rescue vans and over 15 ambulances are involved in search operation, said Ilesh Kher, Chief Fire Officer, Rajkot

  • 9:06 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Only challenge is this is muddy water that causes visibility issues when our divers go underwater: VVN Prasanna Kumar, NDRF Commandant

    "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," said VVN Prasanna Kumar, NDRF Commandant

  • 9:04 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Drones being used to help in the search and rescue operation in Morbi

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

     

  • 8:56 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    FIR lodged in the bridge collapse under sections 304

    An FIR was lodged in the bridge collapse under sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 308 (intentional act causing death) and 114 (abettor present when offence committed), against whoever is found responsible, Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi said.

  • 8:39 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    I can't describe it in words, says eyewitness Haseena

    "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," said Haseena, an eyewitness to Morbi tragedy.

  • 7:57 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoles the deaths in Morbi bridge collapse

    Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Several people lost their lives in yesterday's incident in Gujarat. First of all,I express condolences to families of all those who died in the unfortunate incident. May all those who died, rest in peace"

    https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1586903400272523266

  • 7:44 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Criminal case has been registered and an investigation has begun under Range IGP: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi

    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi  said a criminal case has been registered and an investigation has begun today under the leadership of Range IGP 

  • 7:43 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    More than 200 persons have worked the entire night: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi

    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi addressed press conference on Monday morning. "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)," he said. 

    https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1586900648729403393

  • 7:13 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi present at spot as rescue operation underway

    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi is present at the spot as rescue operation underway.

  • 7:10 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Indian Navy Marine commandos from Valsura reaches Morbi

    Indian Navy Marine commandos from Valsura reached Morbi. Indian navy sent 70 personnel including Marcos and Sailors.

  • 7:03 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Delhi Cheif Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal condoles death of people in Morbi

    Delhi Cheif Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal condoled the death of people after a cable bridge collapsed in Morbi, Gujarat.

     

  • 6:57 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    177 people are rescued so far: Official

    According to officials, 177 people were rescued so far after Morbi cable bridge collapsed in Gujarat.

  • 6:55 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    We are trying to recover the bodies and teams of NDRF are also carrying out rescue operations, says Indian Army.

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

  • 6:46 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel meets injured victims

    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Morbi city in the state on Sunday night and took stock of the ongoing rescue operation after a newly-restored suspension bridge over Machchhu river collapsed in the evening, killing at least 60 people. After reaching Morbi, Patel along with Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, reached the river bank and took details about the ongoing rescue operation from the officials a state government release said.

  • 6:43 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Injured victims taken to Morbi Civil Hospital for treatment

    Injured victims were being taken to Morbi Civil Hospital for treatment after Morbi cable bridge collapsed on Sunday evening. 

  • 6:41 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    More than 100 deaths reported till early Monday morning

    The death tolll rose to 100 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.

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