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Colombia motorway bridge collapses killing nine workers
6 hours ago
REUTERS
Half of the bridge fell into the ravine below
A motorway bridge under construction in Colombia has collapsed, killing at least nine workers and injuring five others.
The bridge in Chirajara was to be part of a highway connecting the capital, Bogotá, with the city of Villavicencio.
Photos from the scene show a large part of the 450m-long bridge lying in the ravine below.
Transport Minister Germán Cardona spoke of a "tragedy" and said the cause of the collapse would be investigated.
More:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-42701262
