President Ranil condoles loss of lives in Gujarat bridge collapse

 

President Ranil condoles loss of lives in Gujarat bridge collapse In a message of condolence to the Government of India, President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is saddened by collapse of the bridge in Morbi, Gujarat and that the people of Sri Lanka join him in extending their condolences to the government, people of India and the families of those who lost their lives. 

“Shocked and distressed by the tragic accident in Morbi, Gujarat, with the collapse of the bridge,” the President said in a tweet. “The Government and people of Sri Lanka join me in extending deepest condolences to the Government and people of India, especially the families of the citizens who lost their lives.” 

At least 132 people died after a British-era bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi collapsed last evening. Eyewitnesses say there were several women and children on the nearly 150-year-old bridge when cables supporting it snapped, sending scores of people tumbling into the river below.