More Bodies In River 4 Days After Gujarat Bridge Collapse? What Rescue Officer Said

The rescuers are now deploying more scuba divers and sonar technology to track any electronic devices inside the river Machchu at Morbi

There are at least two persons missing since the collapse of a suspension bridge over a river in Gujarat's Morbi on October 30, the state fire services chief today said.

“There may be more. There is no exact figure yet,” said the officer, NK Bishnoi, “There are many people saying their relatives are missing.” The rescuers are now deploying more scuba divers and sonar technology to track any electronic devices inside the river Machchu, he added.

At least 135 people died and 170 suffered injuries but were rescued as the 150-year-old bridge's cables snapped less than a week of its reopening after renovation. The renovation contractor, Oreva Group, is accused of not following terms of its pact with the local municipality.  

On how long the rescue and search will continue, Mr Bishnoi told NDTV, “We assess the situation multiple times a day with a brief meeting after every session. We will decide accordingly.”