On 30 October 2022, a 143-year-old suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat, India, which crossed the Machchhu River collapsed.[2][3] Over 400 people were on the bridge at the time and at least 40 people died.[4] Dozens of people were critically injured and some are still missing.[5] The accident occurred just four days after the bridge was reopened following repairs.[6] The bridge was closed for two years prior to the incident and was reopened after renovation on October 26 on the occasion of Gujarati New Year.