At least two people died and 32 others were injured after a bridge collapsed over a river in India's western Maharashtra state, sweeping others into the water.

At least two people died and 32 others were injured after an iron bridge over a river collapsed on Sunday at a popular tourist destination in India’s western Maharashtra state, the state's top elected official said.

Officials have commented on the popular tourist bridge that collapsed, saying it 'beyond exceeded its capacity' and there had been 'ignored' warnings as over 100 people were on it when it gave way