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| A bridge being built in central China has collapsed, killing at least 14 people, according to state media. | A bridge being built in central China has collapsed, killing at least 14 people, according to state media. |
| The collapse occurred on Monday in Fenghuang county in Hunan province, the official Xinhua News Agency said. | The collapse occurred on Monday in Fenghuang county in Hunan province, the official Xinhua News Agency said. |
| Dozens of people are reported to be missing. The cause of the collapse is under investigation. | Dozens of people are reported to be missing. The cause of the collapse is under investigation. |
| The 320-metre (1,049ft) bridge was being built to span the Jiantuo River, Xinhua said. Fenghuang is a hilly area popular with Chinese tourists. | The 320-metre (1,049ft) bridge was being built to span the Jiantuo River, Xinhua said. Fenghuang is a hilly area popular with Chinese tourists. |
| Rescuers are searching for survivors. Most of the people who were working on the bridge are thought to be local farmers who had been recruited for the project. | |
| The bridge was designed to be a tourist attraction, Xinhua said. It was scheduled to open at the end of August. |