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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. Reports suggest as many as 150 could be 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.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.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.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.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 accident took place in an area near Girish Park, one of Kolkata's most densely populated neighbourhoods, with narrow lanes, and shops and houses built close together.
The collapsed structure appears to have hit cars, trucks and nearby shops. India's collapsing building problem
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 collapsed structure appears to have hit cars, trucks, nearby buildings and passers-by. People were also said to be living in makeshifts homes under the flyover.
The proximity of the buildings may limit the access for heavy lifting equipment to the area. Ramesh Kejriwal, an eyewitness, said: "There was a loud sound which scared us. The concrete had been laid last night at this part of the bridge."
At least 60 injured have been taken to nearby hospitals, and some of them are in critical condition, a rescue official told AFP.
Emergency teams have been sent to the area with sniffer dogs, concrete cutters, drilling machines and sensors to detect life, he added.
The proximity of the buildings, however, may limit the access for heavy lifting equipment to the area.
On Twitter, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said he was monitoring the situation, adding that he was "deeply saddened to know that precious lives have been lost in the Kolkata accident".
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