Collapse of new bridge in China leaves at least 22 dead

[Psycho4Bud]

At least 22 people were killed when a newly built bridge collapsed in central China yesterday, raising fresh concerns about safety standards amid a nationwide construction boom.
Just weeks before it was scheduled to open, the 328-metre (1,076ft) stone bridge over the Tuo river in central Hunan province broke apart and fell into the waters below. More than 100 workers were removing scaffolding when the accident happened. The death toll could rise significantly higher. According to the local media, 22 people were injured and 46 are still missing.
Collapse of new bridge in China leaves at least 22 dead | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited

I can imagine how their government is going to react to this.......

Best wishes and hopes for those missing along with all the peoples families...

Have a good one!:jointsmile:

Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on 08-15-2007. Collapse of new bridge in China leaves at least 22 dead At least 22 people were killed when a newly built bridge collapsed in central China yesterday, raising fresh concerns about safety standards amid a nationwide construction boom. Just weeks before it was scheduled to open, the 328-metre (1,076ft) stone bridge over the Tuo river in central Hunan province broke apart and fell into the waters below. More than 100 workers were removing scaffolding when the accident happened. The death toll could rise significantly higher. According to the local Rating: 5

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According to The China Daily, 6,300 bridges have been categorised by the government as dangerous because of structural damage.

Xiao Rucheng, secretary general of China's Institute of Bridge and Structural Engineering, was quoted as saying that many of the country's new bridges were being built too quickly and were poorly designed. Other architects said there may be more accidents now, but the main reason is that there are more projects.

It seems that the Chinese have really let their craftmenship slip, its a shame really, the really dont need more attention added on to the whole toothpaste, lead paint thing either.

Most of the workers were local farmers, supplementing their incomes by labouring on the bridge, which was designed to improve transport links in Fenghuang - a popular tourist spot

Also, like P4B said Best wishes to families of these workers, who were just trying to get by