Morbi Bridge

Who was responsible for the renovation of Gujarat’s Morbi bridge?

The blame game is on in Gujarat after at least 135 people died in the bridge collapse in Morbi town on Sunday. As per reports, Ahmedabad-based Oreva group was in charge of renovation and repair work of the century-old cable suspension bridge. The state government is saying it had no role to play

Explained: Why the recently renovated Morbi Bridge collapsed

The Morbi Bridge, which collapsed on Sunday killing over 130 people, was thrown open to the public just four days ago following months of renovation. Preliminary investigations reveal that technical and maintenance flaws coupled with overcrowding caused the tragedy

Morbi bridge collapse: PM Modi chairs high-level meeting, takes stock of relief & rescue operations

The PM once again laid emphasis on ensuring that those affected get all possible assistance. On Tuesday, PM Modi will visit Morbi where the bridge collapse claimed over 130 lives

Morbi bridge collapse: Why did it happen? Who is to blame?

Between 500 and 600 people were on the British era bridge which had the capacity to hold around 150 people. Police on Monday arrested nine people including four from the Oreva group which was in charge of managing and maintaining the bridge

Morbi Bridge Collapse: Most important things to know about Gujarat tragedy

The heart-rending Morbi Bridge Collapse over the Machchhu river in the town of Morbi in Gujarat could have been avoided but for several lapses by the administration. Let us take a look at some of the errors by the administration as well as by members of the public that led to this disaster

Heavy footfall caused Morbi bridge to collapse: A look at other deadly bridge crashes in India

The nearly 150-year-old suspension bridge over the Machchhu river in Gujarat snapped on Sunday, sending people crashing into the water. As the tragedy unfolds, we look at other such disasters in the country and what led to them

'They carried bodies in desperate hope of reaching hospital': eyewitness on Morbi bridge collapse

The man who sells tea every Sunday near the bridge broke down repeatedly as he recounted the horror. "There were just people dying everywhere. I tried helping as much as I can. Took people to the hospital," said the tea vendor

Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat police file culpable homicide case against maintenance and management agencies

The British-era “hanging bridge” in Morbi district of Gujarat collapsed on Sunday evening. There were around 500 people, including women and children, on the bridge when the cables supporting it snapped and it fell into the Machchuu river below

The 143-year-old history of the Morbi Bridge in Gujarat that collapsed killing 130 people

The Morbi Bridge, spanning across 230 metres, was constructed by former ruler Sir Waghji Thakor in the late 1800s at the then exorbitant cost of Rs 3 lakh. In its long history, it has been renovated several times — the latest being in March