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Xi sends condolences to Indian president, PM over bridge collapse
Updated 22:58, 01-Nov-2022
CGTN

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a message of condolence to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a bridge collapse in India's western state of Gujarat, which caused serious casualties.

In his message, Xi said he was shocked to learn of the deadly collapse. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended deep condolences over the deaths and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured.

On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also sent a message of condolence to Modi.

The pedestrian bridge collapsed Sunday evening, plunging hundreds of people into the Machchhu River in Morbi town, about 241 km west of Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat.

(With input from Xinhua)

(Cover: Search and rescue work is underway after a bridge collapsed in Morbi town, in India's western state of Gujarat, October 31, 2022. /CFP)

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