At least 141 people including many children died Sunday in India when a colonial-era pedestrian suspension bridge crowded with people celebrating a religious festival collapsed suddenly, plunging them into the river below at Morbi in Gujarat state. 177 people were rescued, with some managing to swim to shore.The more-than-a-century-old bridge had been reopened a few days before, having been closed for seven months for repairs. Questions have been raised over why the contract to repair the bridge was awarded to a subsidiary of Gujarat-based Oreva group, which manufactures clocks, appliances, lighting and e-bikes.
At least 141 people including many children died Sunday in India when a colonial-era pedestrian suspension bridge crowded with people celebrating a religious festival collapsed suddenly, plunging them into the river below at Morbi in Gujarat state. 177 people were rescued, with some managing to swim to shore.The more-than-a-century-old bridge had been reopened a few days before, having been closed for seven months for repairs. Questions have been raised over why the contract to repair the bridge was awarded to a subsidiary of Gujarat-based Oreva group, which manufactures clocks, appliances, lighting and e-bikes.
