Morbi Bridge Mishap, Modi visit: PM chairs high-level meeting in Gujarat

PM Modi in Morbi Gujarat: PM Modi has reached the Morbi bridge to take stock of the tragic incident.

Image credit: ANI

PM Modi visits Morbi bridge: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Morbi bridge to inspect the tragic collapse which led to the deaths of over 130 people including children. After taking stock of the collapsed bridge, he met the people involved in the rescue operations of the victims that fell into the river. PM Modi then rushed to meet the injured victims of the incident at the Morbi Civic Hospital and inquired about their well-being. According to reports, the search and rescue operation is still going on in the Machchhu river days after the horrific incident.

Now, the Prime Minister has reached the SP's office in Gujarat. Next, he is set to meet the 26 family members of victims who lost their lives in the bridge collapse.

The Morbi bridge, on Sunday, collapsed above the Machchhu River which led to the deaths of over 100 people. Disturbing videos and photos showed people falling into the river. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that a criminal case has been registered in connection with the incident.

Prime Minister Modi addressed the incident in an emotional speech on Monday. 

(With agency inputs)

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01 November 2022

19:01 IST

PM shares update of his Morbi visit on Twitter

He wrote, "Went to Morbi, which witnessed the horrific bridge mishap. Met the bereaved families and extended condolences. I visited the site of the tragedy and went to the hospital where the injured are recovering. Also met those involved in rescue ops and chaired a review meeting."

Went to Morbi, which witnessed the horrific bridge mishap. Met the bereaved families and extended condolences. I visited the site of the tragedy and went to the hospital where the injured are recovering. Also met those involved in rescue ops and chaired a review meeting. pic.twitter.com/hAZnJFIHh8

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2022

18:51 IST

Gujarat Disaster Management minister announces ex-gratia for victims

Rajendra Trivedi, Gujarat's Disaster Management minister, announced Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each deceased, and Rs 2 lakh will be given from PM Modi's relief fund. In addition, the injured will get Rs 50,000 each.

18:47 IST

PM Modi assures assistance to affected families

After meeting the injured and people involved in the rescue operations, PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting in Morbi, Gujarat. He stated that authorities need to stay in touch with the famillies of the deceased and injured. He further said that they will receive all possible help to deal with the situation.

18:10 IST

PM Modi met kin of victims

PM Narendra Modi met the family members of the victims who lost their lives in the bridge collapse incident.

Morbi, Gujarat | PM Modi meets family members of the victims who lost their lives in the bridge collapse incident that happened on October 30 pic.twitter.com/GgHXSdH50d

— ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022

17:41 IST

'Need to conduct extensive inquiry'

PM Modi says need of hour is to conduct extensive inquiry to identify all aspects related to Morbi bridge tragedy: Officials

17:34 IST

WATCH: PM Modi interacts with the injured

To take stock of the tragic situation in Morbi, Prime Minister Modi inquired the injured victims about their health. In a video shared by DD, he was seen folding his hands in front of the bed-ridden victims and interacting with him. 

#WATCH | PM Modi meets the injured in the #MorbiBridgeCollapse incident that happened on October 30

(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/26tXlAvnmJ

— ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022

17:15 IST

PM Modi also met people involved in rescue ops

PM Modi today met persons who were involved in rescue and relief operations when the cable bridge collapse mishap struck Morbi. pic.twitter.com/O0Oy8NBscP

— ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022

17:09 IST

WATCH: PM Modi inspected the collapsed Morbi bridge

Narendra Modi had visited the Morbi bridge site earlier today along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel. 

#WATCH | PM Modi along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visits the cable bridge collapse site in Morbi, Gujarat

135 people lost their lives in the tragic incident pic.twitter.com/pXJhV7aqyi

— ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022

16:51 IST

PM Narendra Modi meets injured victims of Morbi bridge collapse 

PM Modi reached the Morbi Civic Hospital soon after inspecting the Morbi bridge incident site. He was seen meeting the injured victims as reported by ANI.

Gujarat | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the injured admitted to Morbi Civil Hospital.#MorbiBridgeCollapse led to the deaths of 135 people so far. pic.twitter.com/UaKF2XcbCP

— ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022