Chinese bridge collapses as workers remove scaffolding

A stone bridge being built in China collapsed, killing at least 14 people and injuring 22, state media reported today.

Chinese bridge collapses as workers remove scaffolding

A stone bridge being built in China collapsed, killing at least 14 people and injuring 22, state media reported today.

Between 200 and 300 workers were removing scaffolding from the 320 metre (1,049 foot) long stone bridge spanning the Jiantuo River when it suddenly collapsed yesterday at 4.40pm (0940 BST), the official Xinhua News Agency said.

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