Seven killed in Dubai bridge collapse-police

DUBAI, Nov 8 (Reuters) Seven people were killed and about 15 others injured when a bridge under construction collapsed in Dubai today, the police said.

''According to initial reports, seven are dead and about 15 are injured,'' said deputy police chief Jamal al-Marri.

The collapse appeared to be the result of a construction problem, he told Reuters by telephone.

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