25 Nov 2012

Bangladesh overpass collapses killing 13

5:19 pm on 25 November 2012

At least 13 people have been killed and dozens are missing after an overpass under construction collapsed in Bangladesh's south-eastern port city of Chittagong.

AAP reports that military rescue teams have been called in to help with the search for victims.

A police officer said about 20 people were injured, including some during clashes between police and an angry crowd that attacked the site offices of the construction company.