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Turkey extends condolences over Italian bridge collapse

Presidential spokesman says Turkey share Italy’s pain and stand with them

14.08.2018 - Update : 15.08.2018
Turkey extends condolences over Italian bridge collapse

By Kubra Chohan

ANKARA

Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin on Tuesday offered his condolences to the victims of a bridge collapse in Italy.

“Our condolences for those who lost their lives in the bridge accident in Genoa, Italy. We share your pain and stand with you @ItalyinTurkey,” Kalin wrote on Twitter

At least 11 people including a child died and five others were seriously injured in the collapse of a motorway bridge in Italy, the country’s Interior Ministry said.

In northwestern Genoa, on the A10 motorway, a section of the Morandi Bridge about 100 meters high collapsed around 11.30 a.m. local time (0930GMT) according to Italian news agency.

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