NEW DELHI, Oct 31 (AFP) - At least 120 people died when a bridge in India collapsed, a police officer told AFP on Monday, raising the death toll from 75.

"We have recovered 120 bodies so far. The toll is likely going to increase as the search operation continues," said P. Dekavadiya, the head of police in the western city of Morbi, where the incident occurred on Sunday.

The 230-metre historical bridge was built during British rule in the 19th century. It had been closed for renovation for six months and was reopened for the public last week.

The bridge is located in Morbi, 200km (120 miles) west of Gujarat’s main city, Ahmedabad.