PM, Fadnavis condole loss of lives in Mumbai CSMT bridge collapse

March 14, 2019 21:48

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, 'Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the foot overbridge accident in Mumbai. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.

'Wishing that the injured recover at the earliest. The Maharashtra Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected.'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tweeted, 'Pained to hear about the foot over bridge incident near TOI building in Mumbai.

'Spoke to BMC Commissioner and Mumbai Police officials and instructed to ensure speedy relief efforts in coordination with Railway Ministry officials.'

State minister Vinod Tawde said, "A slab of the bridge had collapsed. Railways and BMC will conduct an inquiry into its maintenance. The bridge wasn't in a bad condition, it required minor repairs for which work was underway.

"Why was it not closed until the work was completed, it'll also be probed."

"The state will provide for the treatment of the injured...We will give further update to you as and when we get information," he said.

Raj Purohit, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA said, "It's unfortunate, it shouldn't have happened. Action should be taken against the engineer who gave certificate to this bridge in auditing, he should be arrested. He should be punished." -- ANI

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