Dozens have died after a pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed in India’s Gujarat state on Sunday
The bridge had been reopened just days earlier after repairs.
News channel NDTV is reporting that nearly 500 people were on the bridge when it collapsed.
Reports say hundreds of people were on the bridge to perform rituals for a religious festival.
At least 177 people have been rescued so far and search operations are under way for others who are missing.
Officials say rescue operations are being hampered by the large amount of silt in the water.
The Gujarat government has ordered an investigation into the incident.
Politicians have also called for an inquiry into the accident.
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