At least 141 people were killed when a pedestrian bridge collapsed in the
Indian state of Gujarat, and police have detained nine persons in
connection with the tragedy.
The Morbi town bridge is maintained by a private company, and four
imprisoned individuals work at that company.
There were hundreds of people on the bridge when it collapsed, plunging
them all into the dark river below with cries for aid.
Finding more survivors is becoming less likely. Many young people, mothers,
and the elderly are among the deceased.
A significant tourist attraction, the suspension bridge opened again just
last week after repairs were made to its 140-year-old structure.
All nine suspects are allegedly connected to the Oreva organization, the
company hired to maintain and run the bridge, according to police probing
the tragedy that occurred on Sunday evening.
Indian state of Gujarat, and police have detained nine persons in
connection with the tragedy.
The Morbi town bridge is maintained by a private company, and four
imprisoned individuals work at that company.
There were hundreds of people on the bridge when it collapsed, plunging
them all into the dark river below with cries for aid.
Finding more survivors is becoming less likely. Many young people, mothers,
and the elderly are among the deceased.
A significant tourist attraction, the suspension bridge opened again just
last week after repairs were made to its 140-year-old structure.
All nine suspects are allegedly connected to the Oreva organization, the
company hired to maintain and run the bridge, according to police probing
the tragedy that occurred on Sunday evening.
