another big bridge collapses - pic

[ensho]

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2009/07/2009712690575258.html





At least five people have been killed and another 15 injured after a section of a partially-constructed New Delhi metro bridge gave way, a rail service spokesman said.

The accident on Sunday happened when a pillar supporting a part of the carriageway collapsed, Anuj Dayal said.

"We are investigating the matter. It appears that there is a problem in the design of the pillar of the bridge," Dayal said.

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Sunday's accident is the second major incident involving the Delhi metro service in less than a year.

In October, two people were crushed to death and 12 injured when a bridge being built to extend the metro system collapsed onto a bus and cars.
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looks like some engineers have some explaining to do

brings back memories of our bridge fall down

[Liberal_in_LA]

1. "second major incident", Trying to cut corners on cost, no doubt

[Tan Gent]

2. "design problem..."? Yeah looks like a 49 foot beam for a 50 foot span

:scared: :silly: