The Gujarat tourism department faced criticism for promoting the Morbi bridge as a tourist attraction despite its collapse in 2022 that killed 135 people. Victims' families and locals demand its removal from the website, arguing for a memorial instead. The bridge was reopened after maintenance but catastrophically failed, leading to the tragic event.
#Morbi #Gujarat
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/2-yrs-after-collapse-morbi-bridge-still-a-marvel-on-gujarat-tourism-website/articleshow/118539300.cms
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