Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his sympathy to the people and government of India over the deadly bridge collapse in India�s Gujarat state.

"I �express my wholehearted sympathy to the people and government of India for the tragic incident of Morbi Bridge collapse. I express my condolences with the victims' families and wish a quick recovery for the injured," Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein AmirAbdollahian tweeted on Thursday.

More than 50 children are among 135 people killed in Sunday�s bridge collapse in India�s Gujarat state, according to a list of victims published by state authorities on Wednesday.

The tragedy took place on Sunday evening when about 400 people were on the suspension bridge on the Machhu river.

A criminal complaint against the cable bridge contractor and manager has been lodged while the police have started a probe into the incident.

 

 

By MEHR�