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Bridge collapses in Taiwan, leaving 10 people injured, 2 dead

cde.news desk 2 October 2019, 05:34 · 1 min read

epa07885723 Rescuers conducts a retrieval operation in the scene of the collapsed Nanfangao Bridge in Nanfangao, Yilan County, northeastern Taiwan, 01 October 2019. The arch bridge collapsed on 01 October 2019 after an oil tanker crossed on to the bridge. The structural failure caused the tanker to fall into the waterway and ignite. The accident left 12 people injured, including the tanker driver, 2 dead and 4 missing. EPA-EFE/RITCHIE B. TONGO

Photos made available by the Taiwan Military News Agency shows rescuers searching for victims near the collapsed Nanfangao Cross-Port Bridge in Nanfangao, Yilan County, north-eastern Taiwan.

The arch bridge collapsed on 01 October 2019 after an oil tanker crossed onto the bridge.

The structural failure caused the tanker to fall into the waterway and ignite.

The accident left 10 people injured, including the tanker driver, at least two people dead and four missing.

Arch bridge collapses in Taiwan, leaving 12 people injured, 2 dead, 4 missing

Cross-port bridge collapses in Taiwan, at least 10 people injured

Arch bridge collapses in Taiwan, leaving 10 people injured, 2 dead, 4 missing

Photo: EPA-EFE/TAIWAN MILITARY NEWS AGENCY

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Bridge collapses in Taiwan, leaving 10 people injured, 2 dead

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