NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed and 40 others were feared trapped after a bridge collapsed in western India, officials said Friday.
The accident happened late Thursday when the bridge under construction over the Chambal river in the state of Rajasthan collapsed, local district administrator T Ravikant told media.
“Several injured people have been brought to hospital,” he said. “We fear 40 people to be trapped below the debris.”
The army joined in efforts to rescue the trapped labourers and divers and welders were working at the accident site.
Kota lies around 250 kilometres (150 miles) from Rajasthan state capital Jaipur.
was first posted on December 25, 2009 at 11:43 am.
Katie Morgan Arrested, Detained Katie Morgan, Katie Morgan Poster: A call to the Oak Street Bridge in Roseburg Tuesday night led to the arrest of a Roseburg man being held now at about $ 1 million bail.
Roseburg police say three men contacted the bridge, and found one had a warrant for his arrest.
Police say they tried to stop Donny Lynn Morgan, 20, but the man who fought with the officers and broke free.
Morgan crossed the bridge, but was stopped on the other side.
During the incident, Morgan had put his coat on the river while fleeing officers. An officer had to enter the river and retrieve his coat.
Morgan was presented at the Douglas County Jail on charges of Escape II, tampering with evidence, resisting arrest, interfering with police, carrying a concealed weapon, illegal possession of marijuana.
Latest updates bout Marine Corps Marathon 2009, The Marine Corps Marathon 2009 started at 8 AM Sunday. Marine Corps reps describe the course route as no different than previous years.
“The MCM will utilize the same course in consecutive years. The 2009 course showcases the best of Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital.
“The USATF certified route starts in Arlington, VA, and winds its way through Rosslyn along Lee Highway before turning on Spout Run and the George Washington Parkway. Runners will experience a climb on Lee Highway in the first few miles of the course, but are rewarded with a descent along Spout Run and the Parkway.
“After crossing Key Bridge into Georgetown, runners turn toward the Palisades Community when the course follows Canal Road, up to the reservoir and down MacArthur Boulevard. The course guides runners down popular M Street in Georgetown.”
At that point, runners begin to pass some of Washington’s best sites, from the Jefferson Memorial to the Kennedy Center.
“Runners will turn on Wisconsin Avenue and then K Street. The course passes the Kennedy Center and takes runners into Hains Point at approximately the halfway point of the race.
“Outside Potomac Park, runners pass the Jefferson Memorial before entering the National Mall and running by landmarks like the Lincoln, FDR, Korean War and Vietnam Veteran’s memorials, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol. Runners continue along Jefferson Drive and turn onto 14th Street to “Beat the Bridge” at Mile 20 before returning to Virginia.”
The race eventually ends at the Marine Corps War Memorial, earning the title of Marathon of the Monuments.
NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed and 40 others were feared trapped after a bridge collapsed in western India, officials said Friday.
Katie Morgan Arrested, 
Latest updates bout Marine Corps Marathon 2009, The Marine Corps Marathon 2009 started at 8 AM Sunday. Marine Corps reps describe the course route as no different than previous years.
