Bridge collapses, two die, 10 hurt

Bridge collapses, two die, 10 hurt

KATILAMA, South Sumatra: Two persons were killed, 10 other
seriously injured and one went missing early this week when the
bridge they crossed collapsed, a press report said yesterday.

The residents were crossing to get to another hamlet when the
Rp 50 million (US$23,000) bridge built last year collapsed,
Antara reported.

Local residents blamed the contractor for the shoddy work that
claimed two lives.

"The condition of the bridge was deplorable with many badly
corroded parts. The construction used scrap iron for the
pillars," said chief of Muara Katilama village Nursi Lazir.

The victims were on their way to a wedding party when the
dilapidated bridge led them to the bottom of the river. (pan)