Malaysia Second Penang bridge collapses on vehicles: at least one dead
At least one person is believed to have died on Thursday night in Malaysia when a section of the under-construction Second Penang bridge fell on vehicles.
The bridge, scheduled to be finished in September, connects Batu Maung with Batu Kawan.
According to reports, a section of the structure collapsed at about 7 p.m. as vehicles were passing underneath. The section that collapsed is a part of a flyover connecting an expressway to the bridge, the Star reported.
According to reports, at least one car and a motorcycle were buried under the structure. The incident, which occurred during rush hour, caused a massive traffic jam.
The cause of the collapse has yet to be determined, but the authority in charge of construction will launch a full investigation into the incident.
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The bridge, scheduled to be finished in September, connects Batu Maung with Batu Kawan.
According to reports, a section of the structure collapsed at about 7 p.m. as vehicles were passing underneath. The section that collapsed is a part of a flyover connecting an expressway to the bridge, the Star reported.
According to reports, at least one car and a motorcycle were buried under the structure. The incident, which occurred during rush hour, caused a massive traffic jam.
The cause of the collapse has yet to be determined, but the authority in charge of construction will launch a full investigation into the incident.
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