A bridge collapses over a river in the Indian state of Gujarat. There are said to be at least 60 dead. Numerous people are still missing. Although the bridge is already 100 years old, it was only recently reopened after a refurbishment.
At least 60 people died when a bridge collapsed in India, according to local media reports. There are also numerous injuries. People are still missing. The accident happened in Morbi in the state of Gujarat, the newspaper “The Times of India” and local media reported on Sunday evening. A rescue operation is underway.
The figures for the people who were on the bridge at the time of the accident vary widely. Some sources speak of 100 people, eyewitnesses told “The Times of India” of 500 people.
The bridge, which crosses a river, was only recently reopened after renovation work, it said. However, it is said to be around 100 years old. There was initially no official information about the cause. Media reports said the construction might not have withstood the load of too many people.