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Morbi a morbid tragedy - a bridge between life and death

The lives of innocent visitors, teens, women, old, were taken away in a trice by a cruel turn of events in Morbi, Gujarat Sunday night, when a bridge collapsed. Around 135 people, including 47 children, have died in this unforeseeable gruesome tragedy. The suspension bridge was recently repaired by a construction company Oreva Group, but was opened for public without securing the fitness certificate from the government authorities. Those involved in the repair work have been booked by the local police and a high level committee has been formed to investigate the matter further.  The unfortunate visitors were sold tickets to walk on the bridge, but little did they realize that it was a bridge between life and death. The bridge snapped and in a moment all fell into the river. Those who survived this mishap are being treated at the local civil hospital.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site after this deadly incident. The condolences have been pouring in from people...

Russia-Crimea bridges blown up by explosion, truck bomb suspected

Saturday morning, the parallel rail-road Kerch bridges connecting Russia and Crimea were blown up by a massive explosion. The bridges are considered strategic and crucial to the supply-chain between both the sides. Moscow was also using it to send war equipment and military troops to attack north Kherson of Ukraine.   Russia has blamed a truck bomb attack for the damage. While Ukraine said that it is just the beginning. However, it is believed that the explosion was caused by a fuel tanker blast.  The local security video footage shows railway carriages and part of the rail bridge engulfed in flames. Part of road bridge collapsed due to the impact of the explosion.  The kerch bridges are the only rail-road link between Russia and Crimea. Russia had annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and subsequently built the bridges in 2018.  This incidence is a big blow to Russia, while for Ukraine, it is an occasion of celebration.   इस कहानी को हिंदी में पढ़ें Wat...