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Morbi Bridge Wikipedia, Collapse, Cause, History, Rescue Operation & More

Morbi Bridge Wikipedia:-  On 30 October 2022 at Morbi Bridge, at 6:40 pm, Julto Pul, a 143-year-old suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat, India, which intersects the Machchhu River fell down. tons of people were on the bridge at the time, 135 people have been reported dead since, more than 180 people have been rescued, and still many people are missing. NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) started rescue operations immediately, later they were joined by the Navy, Army, and Air forces. #MorbiBridgeCollapse | Indian Army teams deployed in Morbi, Gujarat carried out search and rescue operations for survivors of the mishap. All three defence services have deployed their teams for search operations: Defence officials pic.twitter.com/tfEjCW3MhE — ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2022

Morbi Bridge Wikipedia

Julto Pul (in Morbi, Gujarat) is a 230.429-meter (756.00 ft) long walker bridge built during British rule in India in the 19th century, and it was inaugurated on 20 February 1879. Sir Waghji Thakor (who ruled Morbi till 1922), was simulated by the pioneer influence and sure to construct the bridge, an "Artistic and Technological Marvel" of that time, to connect Darbargadh Palace with Nazarbag Palace (the residences of the then royalty).

Morbi Bridge Collapse

On 30 October 2022, a suspension bridge in the city of Morbi, Gujrat, India, which crossed the river collapsed. The accident happened just 4 days after the bridge was restarted following repairs. The bridge had been closed for repairs for 6 months. The bridge is possessed by Morbi municipality, which signed a contract with the private trust Oreva for maintenance, repair, and operations a few months prior. The bridge had been closed for 2 years before the occurrence and it was reopened after renovation on 26 October 2022 on the occasion of Gujarati New Year. #GujaratBridgeCollapse | Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi doesn't respond as NDTV questions why there was no fitness certificate for the bridge which collapsed in Morbi, killing over 140 people. pic.twitter.com/lGhmKyhaxh — NDTV (@ndtv) October 31, 2022

Morbi Bridge History 

The bridge was 1.25 meters broad and spanned 233 meters, and it was designated to give a special identity to Morbi using the newest technology available in those days in Europe.

Morbi Bridge Collapse Cause

Member of Parliament Mohanbhai Kalyanjibhai Kundariya (an Indian politician) said that he believed the cause of the bridge collapse was overloading. Mr. Vijay Goswami, who was a visitor from Ahmedabad told reporters that "Before leaving the place, we alerted the on-duty staff to stop people from trembling the bridge, and hours later, our fears become true as the bridge eventually collapsed. 

Rescue Operations

As per the latest information, more than 135 people lost their lives in the mishappening and some are still missing, and more than 180 people have been rescued. Narendra Modi (India's Prime Minister) announced on Twitter PMO India that he would be giving 200,000 rupees to family members that have lost a member in the incident, and the wounded victims would receive 50,000 rupees. Amit Shah (Union Home Minister of India) also has given condolences. PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in the mishap in Morbi. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 30, 2022 Also. Read About:-  Who is Faisal Vawda Second Wife?  Read the full article