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2 killed, 12 injured in S. Korean bridge collapse
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September 22, 2012, Saturday
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TWO South Korean workers were killed and 12 others injured today when the bridge they were building in the northern city of Paju collapsed, according to media reports.
A 55 meter long section of the 539 meter long bridge over the Imjin River collapsed, causing the workers to fall 15 meters down onto gravel and muddy ground, Yonhap news agency said.
Most of the injured were listed as being in serious conditions in nearby hospitals.
Police were investigating whether there was any breach of safety regulations, Yonhap said.
A 55 meter long section of the 539 meter long bridge over the Imjin River collapsed, causing the workers to fall 15 meters down onto gravel and muddy ground, Yonhap news agency said.
Most of the injured were listed as being in serious conditions in nearby hospitals.
Police were investigating whether there was any breach of safety regulations, Yonhap said.
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