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Thirty Killed in Suspension Bridge Collapse in India

People cling on to the collapsed suspension bridge in Morbi, India October 30, 2022 in this screen grab obtained from a video. [Courtesy, VOA]

At least 30 people were killed and dozens critically injured when a suspension bridge in India's western Gujarat state collapsed on Sunday, two government officials said.

"We can confirm that 30 people have lost their lives, many have been rescued from the river and some are still missing," said Amit Jhala, a senior administrator at the state-run hospital to where victims had been taken.

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