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17 construction workers were killed when a railway bridge fell on Wednesday, in the eastern state of Mizoram in India, a number of workers were reported missing according to officials.
A metal frame fell from tall columns into a forested valley below in a video uploaded by Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
According to a policeman mentioned in the Indian Express newspaper, 17 dead have been found and “many others” are still missing. The reports of persons going missing couldn’t be immediately confirmed.
A total of 40 workmen were reportedly present when the bridge fell, according to the Hindu Daily, which cited state government authorities.
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