In 2022, a century-old cable suspension bridge collapsed into a river in the western state of Gujarat, sending hundreds plunging into the water and killing at least 132 in one of the worst accidents in the country in the past decade. ????? ???????
Police said teams
Police said teams of the National Disaster Response Force and other search and recovery units have undertaken rescue operations, Press Trust said. ????????????
The incident
The incident occurred in Kundamala area in Pune district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the past few days, giving the river a steady flow, Press Trust of India reported. ?????
Fadnavis said six
Fadnavis said six people were rescued and that an intense search operation was ongoing as some people were swept away. ????? ???????
At least six
At least six people were hospitalized in critical condition, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote on the social media platform X. Local media reported that scores of tourists were on the bridge when it collapsed, plunging many into the swollen river. ????????????