Post by notoriousmkg on Oct 31, 2022 16:13:35 GMT
Kind of eerie this happened the same weekend as the Seoul tragedy:
www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/31/india-gujarat-bridge-collapse-what-do-we-know-so-far
Authorities in the western Indian state of Gujarat have arrested nine people in connection with the collapse of a suspension bridge, which killed at least 134 people.
Inspector General of Police Ashok Yadav said criminal investigations have been opened into people involved in the renovation and maintenance of the colonial-era bridge. He did not release the identities of the detainees.
What happened?
The tourist attraction in the Morbi district of Gujarat is 1.25 metres (4 feet) wide and 233 metres (764 feet) long. It is known locally as the “Swinging Bridge” and was first opened in 1879 during British rule. It is located in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state.
On Sunday evening, a crowd was sightseeing and taking pictures at the bridge. Some were holding its side cables when it crashed, plunging them about 10 metres (33 feet) into the Machhu River, videos from the scene showed.
Officials said at least 134 people died and 170 people were rescued, many of whom have been admitted to hospitals with injuries.
Sunday was the last day of the Hindu Diwali festival, and authorities estimated that about 500 people had gathered on the bridge to enjoy the festivities. Officials say the bridge had the capacity to hold 100 to 150 people at a time.
The bridge had been reopened on Wednesday after seven months of repairs by a private company.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/31/india-gujarat-bridge-collapse-what-do-we-know-so-far
Authorities in the western Indian state of Gujarat have arrested nine people in connection with the collapse of a suspension bridge, which killed at least 134 people.
Inspector General of Police Ashok Yadav said criminal investigations have been opened into people involved in the renovation and maintenance of the colonial-era bridge. He did not release the identities of the detainees.
What happened?
The tourist attraction in the Morbi district of Gujarat is 1.25 metres (4 feet) wide and 233 metres (764 feet) long. It is known locally as the “Swinging Bridge” and was first opened in 1879 during British rule. It is located in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state.
On Sunday evening, a crowd was sightseeing and taking pictures at the bridge. Some were holding its side cables when it crashed, plunging them about 10 metres (33 feet) into the Machhu River, videos from the scene showed.
Officials said at least 134 people died and 170 people were rescued, many of whom have been admitted to hospitals with injuries.
Sunday was the last day of the Hindu Diwali festival, and authorities estimated that about 500 people had gathered on the bridge to enjoy the festivities. Officials say the bridge had the capacity to hold 100 to 150 people at a time.
The bridge had been reopened on Wednesday after seven months of repairs by a private company.
