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At least 7 killed in Indonesia from bridge collapse
Dozens of people also injured when hundreds of people gather on bridge that suddenly collapses
Anadolu staff |
31.10.2024 - Update : 31.10.2024
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ANKARA
At least seven people were killed and dozens others injured when a seaside bridge collapsed in the Maluku Island region in eastern Indonesia, local media said on Thursday.
Hundreds of people were gathered on an old bridge to welcome a local politician to Banda Island when suddenly the bridge collapsed, the Jakarta Globe reported.
The politician was scheduled to address a public gathering in connection with upcoming local elections.
People injured by the collapse were taken to a local hospital.
*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid
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