Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday spoke to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar after a Portuguese era footbridge collapsed in Curchorem.
"Spoke to Goa CM Shri @manoharparrikar regarding the bridge collapse on Sanvordem River. Search and rescue ops have been intensified," Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Meanwhile, the Indian Navy tweeted "9 Navy Divers with Geminis boats & associated equipment rush to Curchorem, South Goa bridge collapse site for Search & Rescue operation."
So far, one body has been recovered from the location.
50 persons fell into a river following the collapse of the footbridge.
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The incident took place when the police were attempting to rescue a youth who jumped off the bridge.
The number of casualties is still unclear.
The police and the fire brigade are currently at spot.
The rescue operation is currently underway.
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