At least 177 survivors were pulled from the river and teams from the army, navy and air force were searching for others still missing, said Jigar Khunt, an information department official in Gujarat said.
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.