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Fourteen die in China bridge collapse, 65 missing

14 Aug 2007 01:16:55 GMT
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BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A bridge under construction in southern China has collapsed killing at least 14 people and injuring 22, state media reported on Tuesday.

Sixty-five people were missing, the Beijing News said.

The bridge, being built in Fenghuang county, a popular tourist destination in southeastern Hunan province, collapsed on Monday, Xinhua news agency reported.

The cause of the accident was under investigation, Xinhua said.

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