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Bridge collapse in central China Bridge collapse in central China
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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 20 people, the authorities say.
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. Dozens of people remain missing.
Dozens of people are reported to be missing. The cause of the collapse is under investigation. Reports say the bridge was nearing completion at the time of the collapse. An inquiry into the cause is under way.
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. 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.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. The bridge was designed to be a tourist attraction, the official Xinhua news agency said. It was scheduled to open at the end of August.