By Sumit Khanna AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters) - Broken corroded wires, improper welding and changes to the walking surface of a 145-year-old hanging brid.
Broken corroded wires, improper welding and changes to the walking surface of a 145-year-old hanging bridge in India contributed to its collapse last year that killed 135 people, an investigation has
As many as 22 of the 49 cables of the Morbi bridge were found to be corroded and wires seemed to be already broken before the collapse, the preliminary report submitted by a Special Investigation Team revealed.
Jaysukh Patel’s seven-day police custody expired today and he was produced before the court today. The police, not wanting to further question Patel, did not seek his custody.