2022 Morbi bridge collapse
On 30 October 2022 a pedestrian suspension bridge over the Machchhu River in the city of Morbi in Gujarat, India, collapsed, causing the deaths of at least 135 people and injuries to more than 180 others.
The bridge photographed in 2008 | |
| Date | 30 October 2022 |
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| Time | 18:40 (IST, UTC+5:30) |
| Location | Morbi, Gujarat, India |
| Coordinates | 22°49′06″N 70°50′34″E |
| Type | Bridge failure |
| Deaths | 141 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 180+ |
The 19th-century bridge had reopened five days earlier, in time for Diwali and the Gujarati New Year, following a lengthy closure for repairs.
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