Indian police have arrested nine people in connection with a catastrophic bridge collapse that killed 134 people on Sunday, including staff and contractors responsible for maintenance.
The pedestrian suspension bridge, which was built in Gujarat in 1877, reportedly collapsed into the Machhu river due to overcrowding. The bridge had just reopened a week prior after months of renovations.
Nearly 500 people were present on the bridge when the support cables failed. According to officials, the bridge was only capable of supporting about 125 people. Read the full story here ▶
