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India Bridge Collapse Kills at Least 9

   VOA News 25 December 2009

   Indian  officials  say  a  bridge  under construction has collapsed in
   western India, killing at least nine people and leaving some 30 others
   trapped.
   The  officials  say  at least five people were injured in the accident
   late Thursday near Kota in the state of Rajasthan.
   Rescuers were working Friday to free the trapped workers but fear some
   may  have  fallen  into  the Chambal river below.  The Indian army has
   been called in to assist with the rescue effort.
   Officials have launched an investigation into the accident.
   Meanwhile,  officials  in  New Delhi say a fire broke out at the rugby
   stadium being built for next year's Commonwealth Games.
   No  one  was  injured, but it took firefighters about two hours to put
   out the blaze.
   Officials  say  the  fire  originated  in  an  area  where  crews were
   installing new material.

   Some information for this report was provided by AP and AFP.

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