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More than 80 killed in India as bridge packed with holiday sightseers collapses
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More than 80 killed in India as bridge packed with holiday sightseers collapses

  • Over 80 people died and dozens were injured when a colonial-era footbridge, packed with holiday sightseers, collapsed into the Machhu River in Gujarat, India.
  • The bridge was crowded with people celebrating Diwali and Chhath Puja, with witnesses attributing the collapse to potential overloading.
  • The 230-meter bridge had recently reopened to the public after six months of renovation, prompting a five-member team to investigate the disaster.
  • Emergency teams, including navy and air force personnel, were mobilized for rescue operations to locate missing individuals.
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