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Bridge collapses in Dubai marina Bridge collapses in Dubai marina
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A bridge under construction has collapsed in Dubai, killing seven workers and injuring 15, police said.A bridge under construction has collapsed in Dubai, killing seven workers and injuring 15, police said.
The bridge was being built in Dubai Marina, a new development in the United Arab Emirates city which is a regional business and tourism hub.The bridge was being built in Dubai Marina, a new development in the United Arab Emirates city which is a regional business and tourism hub.
A large number of ambulances were driving to the scene of the accident.A large number of ambulances were driving to the scene of the accident.
Dubai's economy has boomed in recent years, fuelled largely by a construction industry reliant on low-paid workers, many from South Asia.Dubai's economy has boomed in recent years, fuelled largely by a construction industry reliant on low-paid workers, many from South Asia.
More than 40 workers were on the bridge at the time of the collapse, police said. More than 40 labourers were working on the bridge at the time of the collapse, police said.
Fifteen injured workers were admitted to Dubai's Rashid hospital, reports said. Five who had serious injuries who were airlifted to the hospital.
"We tried to put a huge piece of metal in a wall when it collapsed," said Muthu Raj, one of the workers interviewed by the media
"I saw colleagues trapped inside, but I managed to jump back and stepped on the road."
The bridge was being built over a small canal in the man-made marina complex, which is close to the showpiece Palm Jumeirah resort, a massive artificial palm-shaped island.
Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, but safety on construction sites has been the subject of much debate in the media.Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, but safety on construction sites has been the subject of much debate in the media.
Foreign workers in Dubai recently went on strike demanding higher pay and improved housing for working on prestige projects such as Burj Dubai - set to be the world's tallest building.Foreign workers in Dubai recently went on strike demanding higher pay and improved housing for working on prestige projects such as Burj Dubai - set to be the world's tallest building.


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