Over 130 died when the cable bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis
Washington:
US President Joe Biden on Monday prolonged his deepest condolences to the households of the individuals who misplaced their lives in a bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis.
The greater than a-century-old bridge, which had reopened 5 days again after in depth repairs and renovation, was filled with folks when it collapsed on Sunday night. Over 130 folks have died to date within the accident.
“As we speak, our hearts are with India. Jill and I ship our deepest condolences to the households who misplaced family members throughout the bridge collapse, and be part of the folks of Gujarat in mourning the lack of too many lives reduce quick,” Biden mentioned in a press release.
“The USA and India are indispensable companions, with deep bonds between our residents. On this tough hour, we’ll proceed to face with and help the Indian folks,” he mentioned.
Jill and I ship our deepest condolences to the households who misplaced family members throughout the bridge collapse in India, and be part of the folks of Gujarat in mourning the lack of too many lives reduce quick. On this tough hour, we’ll proceed to face with and help the Indian folks.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 31, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s Nationwide Aid Fund (PMNRF) for the following of kin of every of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to every of the injured.
The Gujarat authorities has introduced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
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