About 400 people were present on the newly renovated suspension bridge across the Machchhu River, near the town of Morbi, Gujarat state, at the time of the bridge collapse on October 30.
Indian authorities said the death toll rose to at least 132 when rescuers recovered more bodies from the Machchhu River on October 31.
The tragedy occurred at around 6:30 p.m. local time on October 30 when hundreds of people were on the bridge - according to Minister of Home Affairs Gujarat Harsh Sangvi. Rescue operations continued throughout the night. Many people were taken to the hospital in critical condition, some did not survive due to severe injuries.
A senior Indian official told Reuters that the death toll from the bridge collapse in Morbi had reached 132, but the number could rise further.
The 230-meter-long bridge was built in the 19th century under British rule. The bridge reopened to the public this week, after 6 months of renovation. The bridge is said to be unable to withstand the weight of hundreds of people on it.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the tragedy with senior officials of the state of Gujarat. Relief and rescue activities were carried out urgently.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu expressed his condolences to all those affected, saying the tragedy in Morbi worried her.
