Earlier in the day, Gujarat s Morbi Court sent four people to police custody and remaining five into judicial custody till November 5. A total of 135 people have been killed in the incident so far. Morbi Bridge Collapse: One of Oreva Company’s Managers Calls Incident ‘Act of God’ in Court; Four Accused Sent to Police Custody.
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The Morbi B Division Police Inspector P.A. Dekavadiya in the FIR has stated that the bridge collapsed around 6.30 p.m. and by the time a complaint was lodged at 8.15 p.m., 50 persons were killed and 150 persons had suffered minor or major injuries. 📰 Morbi Suspension Bridge Collapse: Criminal Complaint Lodged Against Contractor, Agency.
Besides this, teams from other places also started reaching the spot. On the other hand, around 40 doctors from various health centres, Rajkot PDU Hospital and Surendranagar Civil Hospital started emergency treatment at Morbi Civil Hospital. Morbi Suspension Bridge Collapse: Search Operation Went on All Night to Rescue Victims; 177 Rescued So Far.
An "engineering marvel" built at the turn of the 19th century, the suspension bridge was said to reflect "the progressive and scientific nature of the rulers of Morbi," as per its description on the district collectorate website. 📰 Morbi Suspension Bridge Collapse: Bridge Had Reopened for Public 5 Days Back After Seven Months of Repair Work by Private Firm; Lacked Fitness Certificate.