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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 20 people, the authorities say. | |
The collapse occurred on Monday in Fenghuang county in Hunan province. Dozens of people remain missing. | |
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. 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, the official Xinhua news agency said. It was scheduled to open at the end of August. |