26 Dec 2009

Fatal bridge collapse

9:12 am on 26 December 2009

The collapse of a bridge in western India has killed at least 17 people. Another 30 are feared trapped or drowned.

The collapse happened in the state of Rajasthan, where the bridge was under construction. The victims are all labourers.

The state government says navy divers are conducting a search operation and an inquiry is underway.