7 killed as Indian Bridge Collapses
Friday, December 25, 2009 at 11:43 am under India News
NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed and 40 others were feared trapped after a bridge collapsed in western India, officials said Friday.
The accident happened late Thursday when the bridge under construction over the Chambal river in the state of Rajasthan collapsed, local district administrator T Ravikant told media.
“Several injured people have been brought to hospital,” he said. “We fear 40 people to be trapped below the debris.”
The army joined in efforts to rescue the trapped labourers and divers and welders were working at the accident site.
Kota lies around 250 kilometres (150 miles) from Rajasthan state capital Jaipur.
|
|
|
Related News:
Got something to say?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Todays news from India News
- Food The Ultimate
- Lanesia Garcia
- Steven Tyler
- Billy The Kid
- National Cheesecake Day
- Anthony Weiner
- American Idol
- Kara Dioguardi
- Anderson leads rout of Pakistan
- Pakistan Needs 8 Runs to avoid Follow On
- Pakistan Needs 8 Runs to avoid Follow On
- Huguette Clark
- Chippy D
- Crown Fire To More Area Up To 8,000 Acres
- Steven Tyler On American Idol
Featured Video News
|
|
Advertisement
Advertisement
Email Subscription
Advertisement
