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Deaths as bridge collapses in Dubai
Seven people killed and at least 15 hurt as bridge collapses during construction.
Last Modified: 08 Nov 2007 19:13 GMT

Most workers in the Gulf emirate come from the Indian subcontinent [AFP]

Seven construction workers have been killed and 15 injured after a bridge under construction collapsed in Dubai, police have said.
 
The bridge was being built in Dubai Marina, a new residential and commercial development in the booming Gulf city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A crane hit the half-built Dubai bridge, causing it to collapse in an area near luxury hotels and high-rise apartments.

One Asian worker said that "between 30 and 40 labourers were on the bridge" when it collapsed.
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.
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