Second collapse where bridge fell in northern Turkey

April 09 2012 15:04:22

Second collapse where bridge fell in northern Turkey

ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News

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Another part of the Çaycuma Bridge collapsed today during continuing rescue works, Doğan news agency reported. There was no loss of lives, report said.

The Çaycuma Bridge over the Filyos Creek collapsed around 4 p.m. on April 6. One minibus, one automobile and five pedestrians crossing the bridge were swept away in the water below. Two passengers in the automobile were rescued the same day.

15 people are drifted away in the creek and the body of one is found while 14 remained missing.

Bridge collapses, passengers fall into river below

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