Gujarat Bridge Collapse
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Explained: Why the recently renovated Morbi Bridge collapsed
Fp Explainers •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: Plea in Supreme Court seeks court-monitored probe
Fp Staff •A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in Supreme Court seeking direction to immediately appoint a judicial commission under the supervision of a retired top court judge to initiate a probe into Morbi bridge collapse.
'Our hearts are with India': Biden, Harris lead US in mourning loss of lives in Gujarat bridge collapse
•"Today, our hearts are with India. Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the bridge collapse and join the people of Gujarat in mourning the loss of too many lives cut short," Biden said.
Morbi Bridge Collapse: Most important things to know about Gujarat tragedy
Fp Staff •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
Morbi bridge tradegy: Arvind Kejriwal’s roadshow in Haryana’s Adampur for the upcoming bypolls cancelled
•The AAP leader was scheduled to hold a roadshow in Adampur today, a day before the campaigning ends for the 3 November bypolls
The 143-year-old history of the Morbi Bridge in Gujarat that collapsed killing 130 people
Fp Explainers •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
Gujarat: At least 91 killed as 140-year-old bridge collapses in Morbi; IAF, Army and Navy join rescue ops
Fp Staff •Three platoons of the NDRF with 50 personnel of Indian Navy, 30 personnel of IAF along with two columns of Army personnel have joined the rescue ops. The bridge was reopened to the public after renovation on 26 October