Indian bridge tragedy death toll rises to 120 lives after suspension bridge carrying 500 worshippers collapses into the river below during Diwali celebrations
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A major rescue operation is underway after a cable bridge collapsed in the Morbi area of Gujarat, Western India, leaving at least 120 people dead on Sunday evening. Video footage has emerged of the collapse of the bridge, which was carrying hundreds of people. leaving many on the bridge clinging on desperately for safety. The bridge, known as the Julto pul, is a 140-year-old structure that had recently been refurbished and was reopened to the public last week after six months of work.