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| India: Kolkata flyover collapses 'killing at least 10' | India: Kolkata flyover collapses 'killing at least 10' |
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| At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured after a flyover under construction collapsed in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata (Calcutta), officials say. | At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured after a flyover under construction collapsed in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata (Calcutta), officials say. |
| Many people are feared trapped under the concrete and steel bridge, which fell on a busy road. | Many people are feared trapped under the concrete and steel bridge, which fell on a busy road. |
| Images showed residents using their bare hands to help the rescue effort. | |
| Construction projects in India have often suffered from safety issues with frequent collapses. | |
| Experts say there is a lack of inspections and substandard materials are used. | |
| The flyover has been under construction since 2009 and has missed several deadlines for completion, Reuters news agency said. | |
| Emergency teams have been sent to the area near Girish Park, but witnesses say there is little sign of co-ordinated rescue efforts. | |
| The collapsed structure appears to have hit cars, trucks and nearby shops. | |
| The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder says the accident took place in one of Kolkata's most densely populated neighbourhoods, with narrow lanes, and shops and houses built close together. | |
| The proximity of the buildings may limit the access for heavy lifting equipment to the area. | |
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