Morbi bridge collapse: 132 killed; Rescue ops continue

Several teams of NDRF and personnel of Navy and Air Force have been ordered to be airlifted to Morbi to help in the rescue efforts.

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About 132 people have died, while more than a 100 other have been admitted and are under treatment

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The colonial era cable bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi town on Sunday evening, plunging over 350 people into the river.

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According to Morbi legislator and the State government minister Brijesh Merja, the number will likely go up significantly.

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According to The Hindu’s sources there is also a possibility of PM Modi visiting Morbi today.

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