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Elevated Expressway girder collapse: Chinese nationals among 4 injured

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Published: 11:51, 14 March 2021   Update: 13:26, 14 March 2021
Elevated Expressway girder collapse: Chinese nationals among 4 injured

At least four people have been injured as the girder of Elevated Expressway collapsed in the airport area of the capital.

The incident took place around 10:30am on Sunday (March 14) morning.

Two Bangladeshi citizens and two Chinese nationals are among the injured.

Confirming the news, Kurmitola Fire Service and Civil Defence Senior Station Officer Shafiqul Islam said, “We visited the spot after hearing the news about the collapse of Elevated Expressway girder. Four people injured in this connection have been rushed to Kurmitola General Hospital.”

An investigation has already been launched to find out the reasons behind the girder collapse, he said.

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