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Rescuers work at night after a cable bridge across the Machchu river collapsed in Morbi district, western Gujarat state, India, Sunday, Oct.30, 2022. Dozens are dead and many are feared injured in the accident. (AP Photo/Rajesh Ambaliya) Source: AP / Rajesh Ambaliya/AP

A newly renovated 150 year-old bridge has collapsed in India killing at least 81 people. An investigation is underway into the cause of the deadly collapse, with footage before the disaster showing some people intentionally trying to damage the structure.

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A newly renovated 150 year-old bridge has collapsed in India killing at least 81 people. An investigation is underway into the cause of the deadly collapse, with footage before the disaster showing some people intentionally trying to damage the structure.

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