US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also condoled the deaths of a suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi and offered his deepest condolences to the victims and their families.
US President Joe Biden on Monday expressed deep condolences to the victims of Gujarat's Morbi bridge collapse, which killed at least 134 people, including women and children, and injured over 100.
The US President further said that Washington will stand by India in this difficult time and support those affected by the tragedy as he expressed his solidarity with the victims of the Cable Bridge collapse.
Biden said in a statement, "Today, our hearts are with India. Jill and I extend our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones when the bridge collapsed, and join the grief of the people of Gujarat." in which many people lost their lives." Statement.
"The US and India are indispensable partners, the deep ties between our citizens. In this difficult time, we will stand by and continue to support the Indian people," he said.
According to the latest reports, the death toll in the accident had risen to 134 on Monday. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi said that a criminal case has been registered in connection with the incident.
In addition, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also condoled the deaths due to the collapse of a suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat and offered his deepest condolences to the victims and their families.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic collapse of a suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat. Our hearts are with the people of India, and we express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. The United States extends our condolences to our Indian partners during this time. Standing together. Difficult times," Blinken tweeted.
The Canadian Prime Minister also expressed grief over the tragic Morbi incident in Gujarat on Sunday evening due to the collapse of a suspension bridge on the Machu River.
In a tweet, Trudeau said, "My heart goes out to the people of India today, as recovery efforts continue after yesterday's tragic bridge collapse. We are wishing the injured a full recovery, and we wish their loved ones a full recovery." Keeping the suffering in our thoughts during this difficult time."
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also sent her condolences for India and expressed solidarity with the bereaved families.
He wrote on Twitter, "Australia sends our thoughts to the loved ones of those killed after the bridge collapse in Gujarat and the people of India. Our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragic incident."
Earlier, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki expressed his condolences to India over the loss of 134 lives due to the collapse of a suspension bridge in Gujarat's Morbi district.
"I am devastated by the tragedy in Gujarat. On behalf of the Government of Poland. I am sending my deepest condolences to Prime Minister @narendramodi. We mourn all the victims and are suffering with their families and all the people of India, Moraviki tweeted.
Responding to a question about the Morbi incident during his regular conference, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said they mourn the loss of lives.
"We have paid attention to what has happened. We mourn the loss of life and express our condolences to the bereaved families and those injured in the accident," Zhao said during the conference.
In addition, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also condoled the death of people after a cable bridge collapsed in Morbi, Gujarat.
He said, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of many precious lives due to the collapse of a suspension bridge in the home state of Prime Minister Modi. Lost myself and our bereaved families, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Kishida said in a condolence message.
The Morbi Bridge, a colonial-era bridge over the Machu River, was packed with spectators enjoying holiday festivities when it collapsed on Sunday evening, drowning people in about 10 meters (33 ft) of water. The more than a century old bridge over the Machhu river in Morbi, located about 300 km from state capital Gandhinagar, reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovations.
Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered by the Gujarat Police for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and attempt to murder, which is not murder, against private agencies in the bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Morbi district.
The police also pointed out that the management person/agency did not check the proper care and quality of the bridge and kept it open for public on October 26, showing serious negligence.
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