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Morbi bridge collapse on Machchhu river in Gujarat causes nationwide stir death toll rises to 134

The more than a century-old suspension overpass had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation. It was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday. Before the tragedy occurred, some people were seen jumping on the bridge and pulling its big wires, an eyewitness said, adding that the bridge may have collapsed due to the "huge crowd" on it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each of those who died in the incident. National leaders including President Murmu, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi show solidarity with victims. Catch the moments of the tragedy in pictures:

Our Web Desk Published 31.10.22, 03:12 PM
Rescue operation underway after an old suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed
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Rescue operation underway after an old suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed

Pictures: PTI
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Ambulances at the site to assist victims after the tragedy happened on a busy evening
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Ambulances at the site to assist victims after the tragedy happened on a busy evening

An injured being taken to GMERS General Hospital
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An injured being taken to GMERS General Hospital

Armed Forces personnel carry the dead body of a victim as death count rises as the day proceeds
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Armed Forces personnel carry the dead body of a victim as death count rises as the day proceeds

NDRF personnel assist a victim
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NDRF personnel assist a victim

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrives at the site to take stock of the situation
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrives at the site to take stock of the situation

Patel meets a man who suffered injuries in a city hospital
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Patel meets a man who suffered injuries in a city hospital

Armed Forces personnel deployed at the site
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Armed Forces personnel deployed at the site

Bhupendra Patel with Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi and others during a press conference
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Bhupendra Patel with Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi and others during a press conference

Family members and relatives near the dead bodies of victims who were killed at Civil Hospital
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Family members and relatives near the dead bodies of victims who were killed at Civil Hospital

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