Deaths as bridge collapses in Dubai

Seven people killed and at least 15 hurt as bridge collapses during construction.

dubai bridge collapse
Most workers in the Gulf emirate come from the Indian subcontinent [AFP]
Jamal al-Marri, deputy police chief, said: “Engineers are at the site and are inspecting the situation.”

Several workers were badly injured and rushed to a government hospital, a police officer at the site said.

Most workers in the emirate, witnessing a massive construction boom, come from India.

Two workers were killed and about 60 were injured in January when a fire broke out in a tower block under construction in the city.
 
Dubai, one of fastest-growing cities in the world, is home to the world’s tallest building and building the world’s largest theme park.
Source: News Agencies