Death toll from bridge collapse in India rises to 132

Ahmedabad, The Gulf Observer: The death toll in the Morbi hanging bridge collapse incident in India increased to 132, Asian News International (ANI) quoted Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi as saying on Monday.

“An investigation has begun today under the leadership of Range IGP,” Sanghavi said. Everyone worked all through the night. The Navy, NDRF (National Disaster Relief Force), Air Force and Army arrived at the spot quickly. More than 200 persons have worked the entire night for search and rescue operations,” Sanghavi said.

According to the details from the district administration, after the mishap, the system was immediately activated and rescue operations started with the help of locals.