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Century old suspension bridge collapses in Gujarat kills 132

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced state-wide mourning on November 2 for the deceased in Morbi bridge collapse.

150 -year old pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed on Sunday, killing at least 132 people, in Gujarat, a western state of India. ( Picture credit: Twitter/ Elill)

A 150 -year old pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed on Sunday, killing at least 132 people, in Gujarat, a western state of India.

According to reports overcrowding on the Morbi bridge caused its collapse. As rescue operations continue officials said that women, children, and senior citizens made up the majority of the deceased.

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