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Scores missing from Nepal bridge Scores missing from Nepal bridge
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At least six people have been killed and scores are missing after a suspension bridge collapsed in Nepal. At least 11 people have been killed and scores are missing after a suspension bridge collapsed in Nepal.
The accident happened in Chunchu village, 500km (310 miles) west of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.The accident happened in Chunchu village, 500km (310 miles) west of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
Scores of people were crossing the 500m steel bridge over the Bheri River to get to a local Christmas Day fair, officials said.Scores of people were crossing the 500m steel bridge over the Bheri River to get to a local Christmas Day fair, officials said.
Those injured have been taken to local towns but the remoteness of the area is hampering rescue efforts.Those injured have been taken to local towns but the remoteness of the area is hampering rescue efforts.
Hundreds of soldiers and police have been rushed from nearby Nepalgunj and Surkhet to help with the rescue. Hundreds of soldiers and police have been rushed from nearby Nepalganj and Surkhet to help with the rescue.
Helicopter searchHelicopter search
The Bheri River is said to have strong currents and be difficult to swim although some people were seen scrambling to safety as the winter flow is lower. The Bheri River is said to have strong currents and be difficult to swim in although some people were seen scrambling to safety as the winter flow is lower.
At least 10 bodies have so far been recovered and another person died on the way to hospital. At least 22 people have been seriously injured.
There are fears the number of missing could run into the hundreds.There are fears the number of missing could run into the hundreds.
Anil Kumar Pandey, chief district officer, told AFP news agency helicopters had been called in to help with the search.Anil Kumar Pandey, chief district officer, told AFP news agency helicopters had been called in to help with the search.
"The remoteness of the area and poor communication facilities have delayed rescue efforts," Mr Pandey said."The remoteness of the area and poor communication facilities have delayed rescue efforts," Mr Pandey said.