Till now due to the breakdown of cable bridge over Machhu river in Morbi, Gujarat People died. The condition of many people still remains critical. Accident so far 12 people have been saved. , The bridge was closed for 7 months, it collapsed in 5 days

one It was reopened to the public 5 days ago after a private company repaired the bridge for seven months. It is after great that the bridge had not yet received the fitness certificate of the municipality and it was opened to the general public.

) The bridge was more than a century old

Hanging Bridge near Morbi city Was more than a century old. Closer to the bridge before the accident 400 More people had climbed together. Sandeepsinh Jala, Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality said, the bridge is 14 was given to Orewa Company for operation and maintenance for the year. In March this year, it was closed to the public for repairs. It was reopened after repairs on Gujarati New Year’s Day in October. It was opened to the public after the repair work was completed, he said. However, the local municipality had not yet issued any fitness certificate. After the accident, the Gujarat government has registered a case against the company. Section against the company 308, 308, And Has been done.

Engineering miracle was Morbi bridge

Details of bridge on District Collectorate website According to this, it was an engineering marvel and this cable bridge was built to show the progressive and scientific nature of the rulers of Morbi. Sir Waghji Thakor ruled Morbi till 1922. He was inspired by colonial influence and decided to build the bridge which was an artistic and technological marvel of the time. According to this, the purpose of building the bridge was to connect the Darbargarh Palace with the Nazarbagh Palace. According to the Collectorate website, Bridge 1.15 meters wide and its length 98 was the meter. According to this the purpose of this bridge was to give a unique identity to Morbi by using the latest technology available in those days in Europe.

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Mon, Oct 31, 2022, 9: 44 AM IST