‘At least 60 killed’ when 100-year-old bridge collapses at popular tourist spot as survivors scramble to safety

DOZENS of people are feared dead after a cable bridge collapsed in India. Around 500 people were on the almost 100-year-old suspension bridge over the Machchhu River in Morbi, Gujarat, when it gave way. Rescue efforts are underway after a bridge collapsed in India Rescue workers are battling to save people from the water and those trapped. Shocking pictures from the scene show survivors desperately trying to scramble to safety and others clinging onto the collapsed bridge. Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel said authorities are monitoring the situation. He tweeted: “I am deeply saddened by the tragedy of suspension bridge collapse in Morbi. Read More on The Sun EAR ME OUT I bought cute earrings from Primark but they left my ears with huge holes STARTING BEEF My daughter’s friend is raised vegan - I feed her meat because she’s so pale “Relief and rescue operations are ongoing by the system. The system has been instructed to arrange immediate treatment for the injured. “I am in constant contact with the district administration in this regard.” The bridge had undergone renovation work and had only reopened four days ago, according to local media. It is feared 60 people may have died in the incident, reports News18. Patel added that compensation will be given to the families of those killed. He added: “I express my condolences to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the tragedy of Morbi.” THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.