In Pics | Gujarat Bridge Collapse; Death toll rises to 132

At least 132 deaths have been reported after the collapse of nearly a century-old suspension bridge into the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi city. Rescue teams including Army, Navy, Air Force, NDRF, and Fire Brigade are involved in the operation. The rescue operation is in its last stage.

Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi said, rescue teams are looking for two persons believed missing. Credit: PTI Photo

The state information department said that five teams of NDRF, six platoons of SDRF, a team of Air Force, two columns of Army, and two teams of Indian Navy apart from local rescue teams part of the rescue operation team. Credit: AFP Photo

Eyewitnesses said there were several women and children on the British era “hanging bridge” when it snapped, plunging them into the river below. Credit: AFP Photo

Some people were seen jumping on the bridge and pulling its wires, an eyewitness said, adding the bridge may have collapsed due to the “huge crowd” on it. Credit: PTI Photo

After the collapse, all that remained of the bridge was part of the metal carriageway hanging down from one end into the river and its thick cables snapped in places. Credit: PTI Photo

Rescue operation under way in Machchhu river in Morbi, Gujarat. Credit: PTI Photo

Workers remove a section of the bridge across the river Machchhu in Morbi, Gujarat. Credit: AFP Photo

The bridge and was meant to give a unique identity to Morbi using the latest technology available in those days in Europe, as per the collectorate website. Credit: PTI Photo

The bridge was 1.25 metres wide and spanned 233 metres. Credit: Reuters Photo