14 die in China bridge collapse, 65 missing

Beijing, Aug 14: A bridge under construction in southern China has collapsed killing at least 14 people and injuring 22, state media reported today.

Sixty-five people were missing, the Beijing News said.

The bridge, being built in Fenghuang county, a popular tourist destination in southeastern Hunan province, collapsed yesterday, Xinhua news agency reported.

The cause of the accident was under investigation, Xinhua said.

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