In photos: Death toll passes 134 after bridge collapse in India
In addition to the dead, there are still a number of people missing as of midday Monday, Ashok Yadav, a Gujarat police official, told The Washington Post. Some outlets, citing unnamed officials, reported the death toll could be higher, exceeding 140. The accident took place in Morbi, a riverside town known for its Victorian-era bridge and old town, and came amid a holiday rush: Tourists have been celebrating Diwali as well as the Gujarati New Year, which fell this year on Oct. 26.